Benefits of Windows 10 for Malware Analysis
The shift to Windows 10 brings several advantages:
- Improved analysis of newer threats targeting popular systems
- Higher detection rates
- More accurate reporting
- Ability to emulate 64-bit malware
A practical example highlighted by ANY.RUN is the Latrodectus malware, which doesn’t complete its full execution chain on Windows 7 but reveals itself fully on Windows 10. This update is expected to benefit the entire ANY.RUN community. As more users adopt Windows 10 for analysis, the sandbox environment will detect a wider range of threats more effectively.
According to ANY.RUN Report, “We believe everyone should have good security analysis tools, whether you’re paying or using our free plan. This update is our way of making that happen.” They further added, “But this update also benefits our entire community. As more users use Windows 10, our sandbox environment will become more effective at detecting a wider range of threats.”
How to Access Windows 10 on ANY.RUN
Community Plan users can now select Windows 10 64-bit from the drop-down menu when creating a new task. This option was previously grayed out for these users.
About ANY.RUN
ANY.RUN serves over 400,000 cybersecurity professionals worldwide with its interactive sandbox for malware analysis. The platform offers threat intelligence products including TI Lookup, Yara Search, and Feeds, helping professionals respond to incidents faster.
Key advantages of ANY.RUN include:
- Rapid malware detection (under 40 seconds)
- Real-time interaction with samples
- Time and cost savings on sandbox setup and maintenance
- Comprehensive malware behavior recording and study
- Team collaboration features
- Scalability
With this update, ANY.RUN continues demonstrating its commitment to providing cutting-edge tools for cybersecurity professionals across all subscription levels.
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