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Welcome to the Malware Research Series.

The MalDev Research Blog Series is a deep-dive exploration into malware development techniques, both classic and modern. The series takes a low-level perspective, breaking down how malware achieves persistence, evasion, execution, and other core functions, while tracing the evolution of these techniques over time. By examining older approaches alongside emerging methods, the series highlights what has changed, what has stayed effective, and why certain techniques continue to appear in the wild.

The goal of the series is not just to document malware behavior, but to provide Red Teamers, researchers, and defenders with a detailed understanding of the underlying mechanics. Each entry dissects the technical foundations behind the techniques, offering clarity on how and why they work, and connecting them back to real-world offensive and defensive applications. This approach makes the series both a practical resource for security professionals and a research record for exploring the continuous evolution of malware.