GView description ================= General description ------------------- **GView** is a powerful tool for examining files or any data with a defined structure, such as buffers or memory zones. Users can leverage the diverse range of available visualization options to effectively analyze and interpret the information. From a developer perspective, GView offers a flexible platform to create plugins that parse various data structures. Developers can create customized views and enhance analysis capabilities by writing Type plugins (for specific file formats) or Generic plugins (for operations that apply to any file). Use cases --------- * Malware analysis and incident response * File format reverse engineering * Network traffic analysis (PCAP) * Binary executable analysis (PE, ELF, Mach-O) * Document forensics (PDF, DOC, EML) * Archive inspection (ZIP, ISO) See GView in action ------------------- **Scenario 1: Malicious infection** A screencast shows how GView can analyze the contents of a compromised system. By examining network traffic, security analysts can uncover how malicious actors gained unauthorized access. GView's visualization helps identify suspicious hints and understand the attack's impact. (`Open video `__) **Scenario 2: Suspicious email** GView is used to analyze the impact of a breach after a victim has been infected. The cause was a suspicious email. By analyzing email headers, attachments, and embedded content, analysts can uncover hidden malicious code or phishing attempts. (`Open video `__)