: Calculate MD5/SHA-256 to ensure file integrity and check against VirusTotal .
: Extract ASCII/Unicode strings to find hardcoded URLs, IP addresses, or registry keys. 2. Vulnerability Context (CVE-2023-38831)
: Use PeStudio to find compiler information, timestamps, and suspicious imports.
: Use Wireshark to capture traffic and identify Command and Control (C2) communication. 4. Reverse Engineering
: State whether the file is malicious or a false positive.
: Use Process Monitor (ProcMon) to track file system, registry, and process changes.