This podcast episode, "Inside Malware: How It’s Coded and How It Works," provides a comprehensive overview of malicious software. It explains the fundamental components of malware, including infection vectors, payloads, and command and control. The discussion details how malware is developed using various programming languages and illustrates its operational steps from initial infection to data exfiltration and propagation. Furthermore, the episode covers methods for detecting and removing malware and references significant historical malware attacks, emphasizing the ongoing threat and the importance of proactive security.