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analyzing-linux-elf-malware
Analyze malicious Linux ELF binaries — botnets, cryptominers, ransomware, and rootkits targeting Linux servers, containers, and cloud infrastructure — through static analysis, dynamic tracing, and reverse engineering of x86_64 and ARM samples. Use when investigating Linux malware, triaging a suspicious ELF binary, assessing a compromised Linux server, or analyzing container-targeted malware.
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# Analyzing Linux ELF Malware
## When to Use
- A Linux server or container has been compromised and suspicious ELF binaries are found
- Analyzing Linux botnets (Mirai, Gafgyt, XorDDoS), cryptominers, or ransomware
- Investigating malware targeting cloud infrastructure, Docker containers, or Kubernetes pods
- Reverse engineering Linux rootkits and kernel modules
- Analyzing cross-platform malware compiled for Linux x86_64, ARM, or MIPS architectures
**Do not use** for Windows PE binary analysis; use PEStudio, Ghidra, or IDA for Windows malware.
## Prerequisites
