Comparison Table: 10 Best Free Malware Analysis Tools (2025) Tool Name (Homepage)FreeStatic AnalysisDynamic AnalysisOS SupportAPI SupportEvasion ResistantBest ForCuckoo SandboxYesYesYesWindows, LinuxYesYesAutomated sandboxingREMnuxYesYesYesLinuxNoNoReverse engineeringVirusTotalYesYesLimitedWebYesNoQuick online scansHybrid AnalysisYesYesYesWebYesYesCloud-based sandboxANY.RUNYesYesYesWebYesYesInteractive analysisPEStudioYesYesNoWindowsNoNoPortable executablesProcess Monitor (ProcMon)YesNoYesWindowsNoNoSystem monitoringWiresharkYesNoYesWindows, Linux, MacNoNoNetwork traffic analysisGhidraYesYesNoWindows, Linux, MacNoNoReverse engineeringx64dbgYesYesNoWindowsNoNoDebugging binaries 1. With the growing sophistication of cyber threats, having access to reliable, free malware analysis tools is essential for dissecting, understanding, and mitigating malicious software. Cuckoo Sandbox is an open-source automated malware analysis platform that enables analysts to execute and observe suspicious files in a controlled virtual environment. This article reviews the 10 best free malware analysis tools in 2025 covering their specifications, features, reasons to use, and who they’re best for. REMnux is a Linux toolkit specifically designed for malware analysis and reverse engineering. Hybrid Analysis by CrowdStrike offers a free, cloud-based sandbox for in-depth malware analysis. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned analyst, these tools will help you break down malware samples and enhance your cyber defense strategies. ANY.RUN is an interactive, real-time malware analysis sandbox that lets you manually interact with malware samples during execution.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:40:30 +0000