Categories: LinuxLinux malware

REMnux – A Linux-based Malware Analysis Toolkit for Malware Researchers

REMnux is a Linux distro for malware researchers that has a curated collection of free tools used for examining executables, documents, scripts, and other forms of malicious code. The tools help researchers to find, install, and configure the tools.

The initial release was before 10 years, now a new version REMnux 7 is released. It can be installed as a virtual appliance or standalone operating system or can be run as a docker container.

The distro is based on Ubuntu, created and maintained by Lenny Zeltser, an instructor and author at SANSInstitute.

New REMnux v7

With the new version, all the tools have been refreshed, some of the old tools have been retired and many new tools have been added.

Number of new tools has been added with the latest version to perform the following tasks

  • Examine Static Properties
  • Statically Analyze Code
  • Dynamically Reverse-Engineer Code
  • Perform Memory Forensics
  • Explore Network Interactions
  • Investigate System Interactions
  • Check static properties
  • Gather and analyze data
  • Static code analysis

Zeltser also scheduled a webcast What’s New in REMnux on July 28, 2020, to showcase the new distro, if you are interested you can join.

Also, the documentation is revamped let anyone become familiar with its tools and also explains the distro’s building blocks.

Zeltser also released a new cheat sheet that outlines the tools and commands for analyzing malware using the REMnux v7.

You can add REMnux as a virtual appliance, install the distro on a dedicated system, add it to an existing one, or Run REMnux as a container.

Malware Analysis Course: Certified Malware Analyst Course where you learn about Exploit Development, Expert Malware Analysis, Threat Research & Reverse Engineering

You can follow us on LinkedinTwitterFacebook for daily Cybersecurity and hacking news updates.

Also Read

Free Open Source Penetration Testing Distro BackBox Linux 6 Released with new Hacking Tools

Powerful Penetration Testing Distro Kali Linux Now available in Windows 10

Gurubaran

Gurubaran is a co-founder of Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security. He has 10+ years of experience as a Security Consultant, Editor, and Analyst in cybersecurity, technology, and communications.

Recent Posts

Ivanti Fully Patched Connect Secure RCE Vulnerability That Actively Exploited in the Wild

Ivanti has issued an urgent security advisory for CVE-2025-22457, a critical vulnerability impacting Ivanti Connect…

9 hours ago

Beware! Weaponized Job Recruitment Emails Spreading BeaverTail and Tropidoor Malware

A concerning malware campaign was disclosed by the AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC), revealing how…

12 hours ago

EncryptHub Ransomware Uncovered Through ChatGPT Use and OPSEC Failures

EncryptHub, a rapidly evolving cybercriminal entity, has come under intense scrutiny following revelations of operational…

13 hours ago

PoisonSeed Targets CRM and Bulk Email Providers in New Supply Chain Phishing Attack

A sophisticated phishing campaign, dubbed "PoisonSeed," has been identified targeting customer relationship management (CRM) and…

13 hours ago

Beware! Fake Unpaid Tolls Messages Used in Phishing Attack to Steal Login Credentials

A surge in phishing text messages claiming unpaid tolls has been linked to a massive…

13 hours ago

State Bar of Texas Confirms Data Breach, Begins Notifying Affected Consumers

The State Bar of Texas has confirmed a data breach following the detection of unauthorized…

13 hours ago