Detection Method: File analysis
File analysis breaks down and inspects file contents, formats, and embedded elements to uncover hidden threats. This method goes beyond basic file attributes, deeply examining the inner structure of files to find potentially malicious content that looks legitimate on the surface.
File analysis helps detect:
- Malicious macros in Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Obfuscated scripts hidden in PDFs or other document types
- Executable code disguised in non-executable files
- Hidden text content using encoding or steganography
- Suspicious metadata or file properties suggesting tampering