Decompress the archive (some challenge files require a password, often provided in the challenge description or "infected"). :
: Registry keys (like Run or RunOnce ) used by malware to restart after a reboot. w_bm_s_03.7z
: If it's a memory dump, use Volatility 3 to list running processes ( windows.pslist ), network connections ( windows.netscan ), or injected code ( windows.malfind ). Decompress the archive (some challenge files require a
Calculate the MD5 or SHA-256 hash of the .7z file before and after extraction to ensure the evidence hasn't been tampered with. : network connections ( windows.netscan )