Linux sandbox

Linux has become a prime target for malware in recent years. This operating system powers a significant portion of the Internet infrastructure, particularly servers and IoT devices.

As a result, Linux malware has proliferated. Common threats on this OS include backdoors, rootkits, and crypto miners-all of which can stealthily infiltrate systems and cause data breaches or degrade system performance.

To effectively analyze malware targeting Linux systems, you can use a sandbox environment that closely mimics the target OS.

With ANY.RUN, you can easily create a Linux sandbox online, right in your web browser, regardless of your current operating system. Here’s how to set up a Linux sandbox for malware analysis.

How to a Linux Sandbox in ANY.RUN: 3 Easy Steps

Select the type of analysis in ANY.RUN Linux browser sandbox

Step 1. Go to the Sandbox homepage

To begin, sign into your ANY.RUN account (creating one is free) and access the main dashboard. You can reach the dashboard directly by clicking here.

Step 2. Select the type of analysis

Then, click Analyze URL if you want to analyze a suspicious link, or Analyze Files/Emails if you need to investigate a file.

Choose Ubuntu 22.04.2 from the list of operating systems

Interact with a cloud Linux VM just like a local machine

Step 3. Select Linux OS from the list

In the configuration window, locate the dropdown menu and select the Linux distribution.

At this point, you’re all set to click the ‘Run’ button, and we’ll initialize the virtual machine (VM) for you.

Once you’ve specified the analysis object and made your selection, simply click the Run button, and ANY.RUN will spin up the cloud Linux virtual machine (VM) for you.

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What Can You Analyze in ANY.RUN’s Linux Sandbox?

ANY.RUN enables you to examine files and URLs in a secure, isolated Linux environment.

Files: Investigate various file types, including shell scripts, ELF executables, tarballs, and more. You can also analyze common file formats like PDFs with embedded malware that may target Linux systems.
URLs: Safely browse suspicious websites, such as those potentially hosting malware or engaged in phishing attempts. You can also download files from untrusted sources without risking your primary system.

What is a Linux Sandbox?

Simplify common tasks such as collecting IOCs with a Linux sandbox designed for malware analysis

A Linux sandbox is an isolated virtual environment that allows you to run and test potentially malicious software, applications, or links without the danger of malware infiltrating your main Linux system.

The sandbox leverages virtualization technology to create a separate, self-contained environment that appears as a distinct system to any software executed within it. This isolation ensures that any malicious activity is confined to the sandbox.

Linux distributions do not typically include built-in sandbox functionality. As a result, security researchers and professionals often rely on third-party tools like ANY.RUN to create isolated Linux environments for malware analysis and investigation.

What is ANY.RUN’s Linux Sandbox and How Does it Work?

ANY.RUN is a cloud-based sandbox platform built specifically for malware detection, research, and analysis.

In ANY.RUN you can create a Linux sandbox without the need to install and configure additional software on your local machine, and it doesn’t matter what type of host system you’re running: Linux, Windows, or MacOS.

ANY.RUN has built-in reports like this one, which visualizes the relationships between processes

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There is no limit to the number of Linux sandboxes you can create in ANY.RUN: the only nuance is that you can’t run two sandboxes at the same time.

With this setup you can:

Safely interact with potentially malicious files in a completely isolated environment.
Determine whether the files exhibit malicious behavior.
Understand how the malware interacts with the Linux system.

Launch an unlimited number of Linux analysis sessions

Consider ANY.RUN’s Linux Sandbox for Malware Analysis

ANY.RUN’s Linux Sandbox is simple to set up, yet it offers robust features for malware detection, analysis, and research. It’s a huge timesaver for you and your team!

If you’re an individual user, explore our plans and their features on the pricing page.

If you’re an organization that frequently needs to analyze malware targeting Linux systems, and you’re looking for a straightforward and efficient analysis solution, contact our sales team.

We’ll arrange an interactive demonstration to showcase how ANY.RUN can save you hours of time daily while enhancing your malware detection capabilities.

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