Red Team & Malware Development Training
Last Updated: February 2026
1. Educational and Ethical Purpose
All information, tools, techniques, code samples, and materials provided by 0x12 Dark Development (the “Academy”) are intended strictly for:
- Educational purposes
- Defensive cybersecurity training
- Authorized red team practice
- Malware analysis in controlled environments
The objective of our courses is to help students understand offensive techniques in order to:
- Improve defensive capabilities
- Conduct authorized penetration testing
- Develop lawful cybersecurity research skills
Under no circumstances is any content provided to encourage, support, or facilitate illegal activity.
2. Prohibition of Illegal Activities
The Academy strictly prohibits:
- Unauthorized access to systems
- Exploitation of vulnerabilities without permission
- Deployment of malware outside controlled lab environments
- Distribution of malicious code
- Use of course materials against real-world targets without explicit authorization
Any application of techniques learned in our training against systems you do not own or lack written authorization to test is illegal and may constitute criminal conduct under:
- Spanish Criminal Code (Código Penal – offenses related to unauthorized access, data interference, and computer damage)
- EU cybercrime legislation
- Applicable laws in your country of residence
You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.
3. User Responsibility
By accessing or enrolling in our training, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You are fully responsible for how you use the knowledge acquired
- You will apply skills ethically and legally
- You assume all risks associated with practical exercises
The Academy, its owner, and instructors assume no liability for:
- Misuse of course materials
- Illegal activities conducted by users
- Damage caused to third-party systems
- Legal consequences arising from improper use
Any consequences resulting from unethical or unlawful behavior are solely your responsibility.
4. Safe Practice Requirements
All practical exercises must be conducted in isolated environments such as:
- Virtual machines
- Dedicated lab networks
- Sandbox environments
- Systems you own
- Platforms explicitly authorized for testing (e.g., sanctioned bug bounty programs)
Running malware samples or offensive tooling on production systems or unauthorized networks is strictly forbidden.
Users must follow lab setup instructions carefully to avoid:
- Data loss
- System corruption
- Accidental spread of malicious code
The Academy is not responsible for damages resulting from failure to follow safe lab practices.
5. No Security Guarantees
While we take care to ensure that training materials are safe when used as instructed:
- We cannot guarantee absolute safety if files are modified or misused
- We are not responsible for hardware damage, data loss, or system compromise resulting from improper execution
- Users should maintain updated security software and backups
You assume all risks associated with handling exploit code or malware samples.
6. Ethical Standards and Enforcement
The Academy operates under strict professional ethical standards aligned with recognized cybersecurity best practices.
If we reasonably suspect that a user:
- Is engaging in illegal hacking
- Is distributing course malware or exploits irresponsibly
- Publicly promotes misuse of learned techniques
We reserve the right to:
- Immediately terminate access
- Revoke course enrollment without refund
- Report serious misconduct to appropriate authorities if required by law
We are committed to responsible cybersecurity education.
7. No Endorsement of Malicious Activity
References to:
- Real-world malware
- Threat actors
- Exploit techniques
- Offensive tooling
are provided strictly for educational analysis.
The Academy does not endorse, promote, or support any malicious activity. All demonstrations are intended to strengthen defensive understanding.
8. Legal Acknowledgment
By enrolling in or accessing our courses, you:
- Acknowledge this Ethical Use Disclaimer
- Agree to use all knowledge lawfully and ethically
- Accept full responsibility for your actions
- Understand that misuse may result in civil or criminal penalties
If you do not agree with these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our training materials.
9. Core Principle
The skills taught in red team and malware development training are powerful.
They must be used to:
- Improve security
- Protect organizations
- Strengthen defensive systems
Never to exploit or harm others.
Our mission is to educate ethical cybersecurity professionals who contribute positively to the security community.
All materials provided by 0x12 Dark Development are strictly for ethical cybersecurity education. The Academy is not responsible for misuse or unlawful application of the knowledge provided.