Analyze Real Malware Samples Safely with GDSC APU Committees!

Malware is evolving faster than ever — and you can learn to dissect it without risking your device. Join GDSC APU’s cybersecurity leads for a strictly controlled, hands-on workshop where you’ll safely analyze real malware samples using industry-standard tools — all while aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions.

⚠️ Critical Pre-Workshop Requirements (READ BEFORE REGISTERING)

(NO INSTALLATION SUPPORT DURING WORKSHOP, PLEASE INSTALL BEFORE YOU COME!)
✅ Must bring: Laptop with 8GB+ RAM & 60GB+ free storage
✅ Pre-install BEFORE attending: INSTALLATION GUIDE
 - Oracle VirtualBox
 - FlareVM (REFER TO INSTALLATION GUIDE)
 - REMnux (REFER TO INSTALLATION GUIDE)
❗ No reverse engineering concepts covered. Workshop focuses ONLY on static/dynamic analysis basics.

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🔍 What You’ll Master

• Static Analysis: Unpack malware secrets without execution using PEStudio, DIE, and Floss

• Dynamic Analysis: Safely observe malware behavior with Wireshark and INetSim in isolated VMs

• Safety First: Best practices for air-gapped environments, network isolation, and infection prevention

• Real-World Samples: Analyze curated malware (provided by hosts) — zero risk to your host machine

👨‍💻 Led by GDSC APU Cybersecurity Comittees

• Eric Hendryani (Cybersecurity Co-Lead) — Malware analysis specialist

• Cheng Xun (Cybersecurity Lead) — Digital forensics expert

• Low Ze Xuan (Cybersecurity Trainee) — Threat intelligence practitioner

📅 Event Details

• When: Sat, 4 Oct 2025 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Where: S-08-2 Classroom* (APU Campus) + Online via Bevy

• For: Students with basic cybersecurity awareness (no prior malware experience needed!)

• Pax: 110 physical spots (S-08-02 classrooms have ample power outlets!) + Unlimited online

💡 Why Attend?

• Build career-ready skills: Add "malware analysis" to your resume

• Safe sandboxing: Learn industry isolation techniques (no accidental infections!)

• Network: Connect with APU’s cybersecurity community and GDSC mentors

• SDG Impact: Contribute to digital justice through ethical security practices

⚠️ Safety Disclaimer

Your device’s security is YOUR responsibility. Hosts assume NO liability for infections. All samples are pre-vetted and analyzed in isolated VMs. Try on your laptop at your own risk.