kodesec/security
Malware Detection & Investigation
Analyse suspicious files and systems, find persistence and indicators of compromise, and contain the incident.
Problems we solve
Is this you?
You suspect a machine or server has been compromised
An endpoint tool flagged something and you need to know how far it went
You need evidence and a clear timeline for leadership or regulators
What's included
Everything in this service
- Malware analysis
- IOC investigation
- Persistence detection
- Incident investigation
- Containment recommendations
Process
How the engagement runs
- 01
Scope
Agree targets, rules of engagement, test windows and success criteria.
- 02
Recon & mapping
Enumerate the attack surface — apps, APIs, hosts, identities and cloud assets.
- 03
Manual testing
Exploit and chain vulnerabilities by hand, guided by OWASP, PTES and MITRE ATT&CK.
- 04
Report
Risk-rated findings with proof, business impact and step-by-step remediation.
- 05
Re-test
Verify every fix and issue an updated report you can share with customers and auditors.
Deliverables
What you receive
- Executive summaryA one-page view of risk for leadership and customers.
- Technical reportReproducible findings with CVSS scores, evidence and remediation.
- Re-test letterConfirmation that fixed issues are closed — ready for audits and due diligence.
Benefits
Why teams choose Kodesec
- Real exploits, not theoretical risksWe chain findings the way attackers do — so you see which weaknesses can actually be weaponised, not a list of 400 scanner alerts.
- Business logic, tested by handAuthorisation flaws, IDORs and workflow abuse don't show up in scanners. Senior testers look for them manually, on every engagement.
- Fixes you can ship, then verifyEvery finding comes with a reproducible proof, a plain-language impact and a fix path — and we re-test it once you've patched.
Technologies
Tools & platforms
- Burp Suite
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- BloodHound
- Nuclei
- OWASP ZAP
- ScoutSuite
- Prowler
- Wireshark
FAQ
Questions, answered
How is this different from an automated scan?
Scanners find known patterns. Our testers think like attackers — chaining low-risk issues into real impact and testing the business logic that tools can't understand.
Will testing disrupt production?
No. We agree safe test windows and rules of engagement up front, avoid destructive techniques, and can test staging environments instead.
Do you sign an NDA?
Yes — before any technical detail is shared.
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