PayloadMustern
PayloadMustern is a conceptual framework used in cybersecurity to describe and organize recurring payload designs observed in malware, exploit kits, and software installers. The term blends “payload” with the German word mustern, meaning patterns, to emphasize a taxonomy of delivery and execution behaviors rather than a single product or technique.
The framework is used to classify payloads by observable characteristics such as delivery method, trigger mechanism,
Applications of PayloadMustern include threat intelligence and incident response. Analysts use the taxonomy to map observed
Limitations of the approach include its descriptive nature and the evolving landscape of threats. Patterns can