What specific indicators of compromise are typically identified during static malware analysis, and how are they used?

During static malware analysis, several specific indicators of compromise (IOCs) are typically identified. These include: Hashes of the malware file, which are unique fingerprints used to identify and track the malware across different systems and networks. Imported functions, which reveal the Windows API functions the malware uses, providing clues about its capabilities, such as file manipulation, network communication, or system modification. Embedded strings, which can include URLs, IP addresses, fil....