The article introduces a new series titled “Malware Analysis Series,” which focuses on setting up a sandbox machine called FlareVM for malware analysis and reverse engineering.
A sandbox is an isolated, controlled environment used to analyze and execute potentially malicious software without affecting the host system.
FlareVM is a Windows-based virtual machine designed specifically for malware analysis and reverse engineering tasks.
The article notes that a snapshot of the Windows machine should be taken before starting the configuration of FlareVM, to avoid any issues during the setup and to allow for easy restoration to the original state.
The installation and configuration process of FlareVM is covered in detail in the section that follows the introduction.
It emphasizes the need for a fully updated Windows 10 machine on which to install FlareVM.
The reader is advised to follow the detailed instructions provided in the article verbatim, and also to check out the previous article referenced for help with installing Windows 10.
The article concludes by encouraging readers to experiment with the setup and to explore the many tools included in FlareVM.
It also reminds them to take regular snapshots of their virtual machine to stay safe whilst experimenting.