Am I the only one who thinks a module on malware development would be useful? Before that, perhaps a solid module covering C in detail. I’m not a big fan of malware, but I believe it could be very instructive from an educational standpoint.
What do you think?
There is a module about av evasion introduction. It doesn’t cover a lot and focuses on .net, but it is a start.
And then there’s off maldevacademy
Yes, I know Maldev, but it would be interesting to see a module on HackTheBox with a proper introduction to programming in C.
I like this idea. What would be even better would be a Malware path with these 3 modules as a start:
There’s seemingly a gap in the market for something like this as far as I’ve searched. And something like that would only make you a better security professional. I would be very keen to enroll in that path should it ever come into existence.
I think you raise a valid point. A module on malware development could indeed be highly educational, especially for those studying cybersecurity and software development. Understanding how malware works can be a powerful way to learn how to defend against it. However, it’s crucial to approach the topic from an ethical standpoint, emphasizing how this knowledge can be used to enhance security, not exploit vulnerabilities.
I also agree that a solid understanding of C is essential before diving into something like malware development. C is a low-level language that is fundamental for understanding system-level operations and memory management, both of which are critical when studying malware.
While I’m not a fan of malware either, I do believe that such a module could be extremely useful for those interested in improving security practices, provided it is taught responsibly. It’s about learning the principles so we can build stronger, more secure systems.