MAEC - Malware Attribute Enumeration and Characterization

Malware Attribute Enumeration and Characterization (MAEC) is a standard developed for describing malware based upon its attributes, behaviors, and observables. MAEC is a language/format intended for carrying high level information about malware, including its actions, detritus, and attack patterns. MAEC will also be used to encompass several malware-oriented enumerations, including malware types (based upon specific sets of characteristics) and malware objectives.