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Becoming a malware analyst

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Mar 18, 2013

Have you ever wondered how malware analysts start their career? What lead them to it? What their job entails on a daily basis? What qualities, skills and tools they consider essential?

If you’re considering a future in malware research, this article might just tip you towards it, as malware analysts from Symantec, Kaspersky Lab, McAfee, Avast, Bitdefender and Fortinet share their experiences and thoughts, and point you towards the dos and don’ts of being and becoming successful in this rewarding profession.

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