Creating an Isolated Lab Environment for Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering
Welcome to my guide on creating a local sandbox an isolated lab environment for malware analysis and reverse engineering. This step-by-step tutorial covers VirtualBox setup, creating Windows-10 VM, FLARE-VM configuration and network isolation. With clear instructions and screenshots, you’ll have a secure environment for honing your cybersecurity skills and analyzing malware effectively.
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Download and Install Virtual Box: VirtualBox Download Link
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Download Windows 10 from the official website: Windows ISO Download Link
After import the iso select the custom installation option.
- Insert and install VirtualBox Guest Addition
Restart windows for the changes we do
- Disable Windows Update
go to services.msc
- Disable Windows Defender
and then go to gpedit.msc
Administrative Templates -> Windows Component -> Microsoft Antivirus Defender -> Real Time Protection. Enable Turn off-real time protection
Set the same things for Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Dont forget to reboot!
- Show Hidden Files and Folders
- Create a snapshot
FLARE-VM is a purpose-built virtual machine created & maintained by FireEye, a cybersecurity company. It comes pre-configured with a variety of tools, software, and scripts commonly used for malware analysis and reverse engineering tasks. These tools include disassemblers, debuggers, memory analysis tools, and various utilities for analyzing and dissecting malware samples. It provides a controlled and isolated environment for security analysts to safely analyze potentially malicious software without risk to their own systems. It’s a valuable resource for those working in the field of cybersecurity and malware analysis to better understand and defend against threats.
download chrome for smooth experience and download flare
Copy link address for install.ps1
follow the installation setup on documentation such as
Unblock-File .\install.ps1 and Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Force and then you can execute the installer .\install.ps1
dont forget to change network adapter on VirtualBox to Host Only
Flare VM setup completed! 🖥️