During my internship at a cybersecurity firm, we were tasked with analyzing compromised endpoints. One thing I couldn’t grasp was how analysts actually find those little indicators of compromise. It feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. Any resources that demystify this?

Definitely. When I was starting out, I learned a lot from this write-up: https://englishsumup.com/...t-out-by-digital-threats/ . It explains how attackers often leave behind subtle signs—altered log files, unusual user agent strings, unexpected outbound connections. Once you know what to look for, the process becomes more about pattern recognition and less about guessing.

Nice link. I’d add that combining that article’s approach with a sandbox analysis tool really opens your eyes to behavioral indicators. It’s what helped me land my current analyst role.