First Malware Analysis Blog Post: Developer Discovers Trojan While Trying to Buy a Pint, 81 Upvotes on r/programming

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A developer's blog post documenting their first malware analysis experience — triggered by a suspicious encounter while trying to buy a pint — received 81 upvotes and 9 comments on r/programming. The post walks through the complete analysis process from discovery to reverse engineering, serving as an accessible entry point for developers unfamiliar with security research. With AI-generated code now comprising 41% of all new code (per 2026 surveys) and 45% containing security vulnerabilities, hands-on security literacy for developers has never been more relevant.