️ Write-up: DanaBot Lab — CyberDefenders By Mohammed-Ali

📰 Medium · Cybersecurity

Learn to analyze PCAP files using Wireshark and identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) in a malware analysis challenge

intermediate Published 11 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Download the PCAP file from the CyberDefenders platform and open it in Wireshark to start analyzing the network traffic
  2. Use Wireshark to identify the initial access and trace the attack kill chain
  3. Deobfuscate the malicious JavaScript code using CyberChef and analyze its functionality
  4. Extract IOCs such as IP addresses, file hashes, and executed processes from the PCAP file and JavaScript code
  5. Document and report the findings, including the attack vector, malicious activities, and recommendations for mitigation
Who Needs to Know This

Security analysts and incident responders can benefit from this challenge to improve their network forensics and malware analysis skills

Key Insight

💡 Network forensics and malware analysis are crucial skills for security professionals to identify and mitigate cyber threats

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