Golang Ransomware

Over the past few years, malware researchers have noticed a worrying trend: malicious groups are increasingly using Go, a powerful, easy-to-use, and platform-independent programming language, to create stealthy and resilient malware.


Unfortunately, a new strain of Golang malware has been detected on your organization's network. Initial reports indicate that traditional antivirus solutions are struggling to detect this malware, which uses sophisticated evasion techniques. Upon further investigation, it becomes clear that you need to understand Golang's subtleties.


You need to dissect the inner workings of this Golang malware, identify its capabilities, uncover its propagation methods, and analyze its functions.



File Location: C:\Users\LetsDefend\Desktop\ChallengeFile\challenge.7z


File Password: infected



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