Work Experience Overview
This role focused on researching advanced malware operations with emphasis on business impersonation techniques. Working within a specialised cybercrime analysis team, I designed comprehensive models of sophisticated malware operations and developed effective mitigation strategies to combat emerging digital threats.
As part of the Cybercrime Research Unit at King's College London, I was responsible for analysing complex malware infrastructure and conducting detailed forensic examinations. This project-based position involved working in a research-oriented environment with an emphasis on understanding both technical and economic aspects of modern cybercrime operations.
Key Outcomes
Key Responsibilities
- Conducted in-depth technical analysis of sophisticated malware samples and their evasion techniques
- Researched command and control infrastructure used in modern cyber operations
- Analysed monetisation strategies employed by cybercriminal organisations
- Developed comprehensive mitigation frameworks combining engineering, legal, economic and educational countermeasures
- Implemented digital forensics methodologies to collect evidence against cybercriminal actors
- Created detailed technical documentation of malware operations for security practitioners
Technical Achievements
- Successfully designed a polymorphic malware model with advanced evasion capabilities
- Developed analysis of multi-tier command and control infrastructures with domain generation algorithms
- Created frameworks for understanding encryption-based data exfiltration techniques
- Conducted detailed analysis of modern sandbox evasion techniques used by sophisticated malware
- Implemented comprehensive forensic collection methodologies applicable to international cybercrime investigations
- Identified critical weaknesses in fileless malware operations that could be exploited by researchers
Selected samples from my malware analysis research conducted at King's College London. More extensive technical reports, threat intelligence briefings, and detailed malware component analyses are available for interested employers.
Technical Analysis
Detailed examination of malware components including impersonation engines, credential harvesters, and data exfiltration modules
C2 Infrastructure Analysis
Research into multi-tier proxy architectures and domain generation algorithms used to maintain resilient command networks
Monetisation Research
Investigation of financial channels used by cybercriminals including cryptocurrency transactions and underground marketplaces
Forensic Methodology
Development of structured evidence collection processes for both technical researchers and law enforcement agencies
Technologies Used
Experience Impact & Reflection
This role significantly enhanced my understanding of sophisticated malware operations and developed my ability to design effective countermeasures against emerging cyber threats while applying proper forensic methodologies.
Working with the Cybercrime Research Unit at King's College London provided valuable insight into the technical, legal, and economic aspects of modern cybercrime. The knowledge gained from this experience has directly contributed to my expertise in malware analysis and digital forensics.
The research conducted during this project demonstrates my ability to:
- Analyse complex technical systems from both offensive and defensive perspectives
- Design comprehensive multi-disciplinary approaches to cybersecurity challenges
- Apply forensic principles to digital evidence collection and preservation
- Understand the economic motivations driving modern cybercrime
- Develop practical mitigation strategies against sophisticated threats