Malware Minimizer

Overview

Malware Minimizer is an open-source, cross-platform software designed to scan devices for malware and provide actionable steps to address detected threats. The primary goal is to deliver a lightweight, user-friendly solution that works directly from the command line without requiring extensive setup or additional dependencies for end users.

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Features

1. Fast Scan:

   • Quickly scans files and compares their hashes against a malware database.
   • Includes basic malware removal and quarantine functionality.

2. Deep Scan:

   • Detects packed or obfuscated malware using heuristic or anomaly-based techniques.
   • Optimized for runtime performance while maintaining accuracy.

3. Cross-Platform CLI:

   • Designed for use on macOS, Linux, and Windows.
   • Simple and intuitive command-line interface.

4. Automated Malware Database Updates:

   • Ensures access to the latest malware signatures for accurate detection.

5. Open Source:

   • Fully hosted on GitHub with detailed documentation and community-driven development.

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Quick Start

Installation

Code Editor/IDE

• VSCode: Lightweight and customizable. Install extensions for the languages you'll use.

Recommended extensions:

• C/C++: Microsoft C/C++ extension for IntelliSense and debugging.
• Python: Python extension for running/debugging Python scripts.
• Rust Analyzer: Provides IntelliSense for Rust.
• GitLens: Enhances Git integration within VSCode.

1. Download the Precompiled Binary

   • Go to the Releases page and download the binary for your platform.

2. Run the Software

   • For macOS/Linux:

     curl -sSL https://github.com/Jordan231111/MalwareMinimizer/releases/latest/download/malware_minimizer -o malware_minimizer
     chmod +x malware_minimizer
     ./malware_minimizer --help

   • For Windows (PowerShell):

     iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://github.com/Jordan231111/MalwareMinimizer/releases/latest/download/install.ps1'))

Running the Scanner

• Fast Scan:

  ./malware_minimizer scan --path /path/to/scan

• Deep Scan:

  ./malware_minimizer scan --path /path/to/scan --deep

• Quarantine Detected Malware:

  ./malware_minimizer quarantine --id <malware_id>

• Remove Detected Malware:

  ./malware_minimizer remove --id <malware_id>

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Development Setup

Dependencies

Languages and Tools

• Rust:
  • Install via Rustup:

    curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
    rustup update

• Python 3.11:
  • Install via Homebrew (macOS):

    brew install python@3.11

  • Ensure pip is installed:

    python3.11 -m pip --version

• C++:
  • Install GCC or Clang (macOS):

    brew install gcc
    # or
    brew install llvm

Libraries

• Rust Crates (add to Cargo.toml):

  [dependencies]
  clap = "4.5.26"
  reqwest = { version = "0.12.12", features = ["json"] }
  tokio = { version = "1.43.0", features = ["full"] }
  serde = { version = "1.0.217", features = ["derive"] }
  serde_json = "1.0.135"
  sha2 = "0.10.8"

• Python Libraries (add to requirements.txt):

  requests
  pytest
  rich
  

• C++ Libraries:

  • OpenSSL:

    brew install openssl

  • Boost (Optional):

    brew install boost

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FAQs

• Q: My python interpreter version is 3.13.1 so how do I correct it to 3.11.11?

     Click 3.13.1 and an option to choose an intepreter would be displayed. Choose 3.11.11.
  
  

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Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you'd like to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature/bugfix.
3. Submit a pull request with detailed descriptions of your changes.

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Feedback

Please submit feedback, suggestions, or bug reports via:

• GitHub Issues: Create an Issue
• Discord: Join our Project Discord.

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License

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