# Static Analysis Layer When relevant, Virusis can add file-level inspection to a report so teams can look beyond top-line verdicts. ## Supported Format Families * executables * documents * archives * images * scripts and text-based files * other binary formats when applicable ## What this layer can reveal * file type and magic byte information * entropy and risk score * section and header details * import lists * strings * script or document indicators * image overlay and hidden executable markers * ZIP entry list ## How it appears in the report Static analysis is surfaced as a readable section inside the result page, usually organized into summary details, structural findings, extracted indicators, and strings when useful. ## Why It Matters When a multi-engine verdict is not enough, static analysis reveals structural risk inside the sample. This layer is especially important for packed binaries, scripts, documents, and archives. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.virusis.com/malware-analysis/static-analysis.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.