MALWARE
IN THE WILD
Forget theory. This course teaches you how to design, write, and deploy offensive tooling that mimics the complexity and stealth of state-sponsored actors.
Mission Briefing
Modern endpoint protection (EDR) has made traditional red teaming difficult. Running msfvenom or downloading a pre-compiled tool is a guaranteed way to get caught.
Malware in the Wild bridges the gap between script-kiddie tools and nation-state tradecraft. We strip away the abstractions of Python and C# to work directly with C, Assembly, and the Windows API.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of C/C++ syntax
- Familiarity with command line
- A Windows 10/11 VM for testing
Target Audience
- Red Team Operators
- Malware Analysts
- Security Researchers
Windows Internals
Master the PE format, memory management, and the native API (Nt/Zw functions).
C & Assembly
Write position-independent shellcode and custom loaders from scratch.
EDR Evasion
Bypass hooks using indirect syscalls, API hashing, and PPID spoofing.
Persistence
Advanced techniques to maintain access across reboots and updates.
Course Syllabus
0x00: The Foundation
GUEST (FREE)Environment setup, operational security, and the mindset of an adversary.
- Hypervisors & Sandbox Setup
- VS Code, MSVC, & MinGW Configuration
- Operational Security (OpSec) basics
0x01: Python for Red Teamers
GUEST (FREE)Rapid prototyping and scripting. Learn to build the automation tools that support your operations.
- Data manipulation and hex conversions
- Network socket programming
- Writing custom payload extractors and encrypters
0x02: C/C++ for Malware Dev
GUEST (FREE)The native language of the operating system. Bridging the gap between high-level logic and low-level execution.
- Mastering Pointers and Memory Addresses
- Structs, Enums, and Bitwise operations
- Function Pointers and casting
0x03: x64 Assembly & RE
OPERATORSpeaking directly to the silicon. Understanding how code executes at the hardware level and how to reverse it.
- x64 CPU Registers and Flags
- The Stack and the x64 Calling Convention
- Introduction to IDA Pro and x64dbg
0x04: Windows Internals
OPERATORThe architecture of the OS. How Windows manages memory, enforces security boundaries, and loads executables.
- Ring 3 (User) vs. Ring 0 (Kernel)
- Virtual Address Spaces and Memory Paging
- Deep dive into the PE (Portable Executable) format
0x05: Windows API
OPERATORInteracting with the OS programmatically. Mastering the functions used by advanced threat actors to manipulate the system.
- Process, Thread, and Handle manipulation
- Memory Allocation (VirtualAlloc/VirtualProtect)
- Dynamic API Resolution (GetProcAddress)
0x06: Cryptography & Obfuscation
OPERATORDefeating static analysis. Hiding your payloads, manipulating entropy, and blinding antivirus engines.
- XOR, RC4, and AES payload encryption
- API Hashing (djb2) to kill strings
- Payload Formatting (UUIDs/MAC addresses)
0x07: Threat Landscape
OPERATORContextualizing your attacks. Understanding how Nation-State APTs and Ransomware cartels actually breach perimeters.
- Initial Access Vectors & MFA Fatigue
- The Cybercrime Economy (RaaS & IABs)
- Translating actions into the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix
0x08: PIC & Shellcode Engineering
OPERATORWriting Position Independent Code. Building lethal, self-contained payloads that survive anywhere in memory.
- PEB Walking via raw Assembly
- Compiler Manipulation (Stripping the CRT)
- Weaponization via Donut & sRDI
Proof of Execution
Upon successful completion of all modules, you will receive a verifiable Certificate of Completion, demonstrating your capability in offensive tool development.

Operator Debriefs
"The module on Indirect Syscalls was worth the price alone. I finally understand how to bypass user-mode hooks reliably."
"No fluff. Just code. If you are tired of courses that spend 5 hours on PowerPoint slides, this is for you."
"The custom C++ loader I built during this course actually bypassed my organization's EDR in a controlled test."
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