Hybrid Analysis
Free automated malware analysis service powered by CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox.
Technical Architecture & Overview
Hybrid Analysis runs submitted files and URLs through CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox and publishes behavioral reports with process activity, network contacts, and extracted indicators. CrowdStrike acquired the service in 2017. Public submission is free with a monthly upload limit, and private analysis requires a paid CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox license. Reports from earlier public submissions remain searchable, which makes the site useful for hash lookups.
Targeted Technical Use Cases
No-cost detonation of a suspicious file when a full sandbox subscription is not available.
Evaluation & Trade-offs
Core Strengths
- +Free public analysis with a searchable report archive.
- +Falcon Sandbox backend produces detailed behavioral reports.
- +Simple API for hash lookups.
Trade-Offs & Limitations
- -Public submissions expose the sample to the community.
- -Free file uploads are limited to 30 per month.
Defensive Security Application
Quick verdict checks and IOC extraction for files flagged by mail filters or users.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hybrid Analysis?→
Hybrid Analysis runs submitted files and URLs through CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox and publishes behavioral reports with process activity, network contacts, and extracted indicators. CrowdStrike acquired the service in 2017. Public submission is free with a monthly upload limit, and private analysis requires a paid CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox license. Reports from earlier public submissions remain searchable, which makes the site useful for hash lookups.
What is Hybrid Analysis used for?→
No-cost detonation of a suspicious file when a full sandbox subscription is not available.
What are the strengths of Hybrid Analysis?→
- +Free public analysis with a searchable report archive.
- +Falcon Sandbox backend produces detailed behavioral reports.
- +Simple API for hash lookups.
What are the limitations of Hybrid Analysis?→
- +Public submissions expose the sample to the community.
- +Free file uploads are limited to 30 per month.
How is Hybrid Analysis used defensively?→
Quick verdict checks and IOC extraction for files flagged by mail filters or users.