In this lab, you will take on the role of a cybersecurity analyst investigating a security event involving the Karkoff malware using the Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP). MISP is a powerful open-source threat intelligence platform designed to help security teams collect, analyze, and share information about cyber threats. It provides tools for documenting indicators of compromise (IOCs), correlating data across events, and enriching investigations with external intelligence sources.
The scenario focuses on uncovering details about a malware campaign through forensic analysis and threat intelligence. Using MISP, you will explore event attributes, examine network activity, and analyze file samples to extract meaningful insights about the malware. This process involves identifying communication patterns, hashing file artifacts, and leveraging external resources to validate findings.
Throughout the lab, you will encounter questions that test your ability to interpret metadata, correlate threat indicators, and assess the context of suspicious activities. These exercises will build your understanding of incident response workflows, enabling you to manage and share threat intelligence effectively. By the end of the lab, you will have gained practical experience with MISP, learned to investigate advanced persistent threats, and sharpened your ability to defend against evolving cyber threats.