What is an Executable File? | Computer Fundamentals for Cyber Security

What is an executable file and what happens when you run a program? An executable file is not just data — it contains machine instructions that the CPU can execute. In this video, we explain: • What an executable file is • What is inside an executable • Code, data, and metadata sections • Difference between .exe and ELF • How programs are loaded into memory Understanding executables is essential for reverse engineering, malware analysis, and cybersecurity. #CyberSecurity #ExecutableFile #ELF #EXE #ComputerFundamentals #ReverseEngineering #InfoSec #SystemSecurity #ProgrammingBasics #LearnCyber