Understanding Malware Mechanics

Malware primarily functions with the goal of post-exploitation data theft and persistence on a system. The evolution of stealth techniques has allowed malware to exploit operating system features in innovative ways, like atom bombing, which enables data sharing across applications without traditional code execution. This method enhances the malware's ability to remain undetected by injecting code into established processes such as Windows Explorer. An understanding of these foundations is crucial for addressing the threats posed by malware and how it can manipulate system functionalities to achieve its objectives.