IMAT: Intuitive Malware Analyzer Tool

Year : 2024 | Volume :12 | Issue : 01 | Page : 13-18
By

    J. Dhiviya Rose

  1. Kaushal Tiwari

  2. Priyanshee Sethi

  3. Tanya Goyal

  4. Sakshi Sati

  1. Assistant Professor-Selection Grade, School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Bidholi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  2. Student, School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Bidholi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  3. Student, School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Bidholi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  4. Student, School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Bidholi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  5. Student, School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Bidholi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Abstract

Malware refers to malicious software intentionally created to damage or exploit computer systems, networks, and devices. Malware can steal information, damage computers, and cause other problems disrupting normal computer operations, or gaining unauthorized access to systems. Our proposed system, “IMAT (Intuitive Malware Analyzer Tool)” uses special Python tools like VirusTotal and YARA to look for and understand malware. Imagine having a guard for your computer that checks all the files to make sure they are safe. That is what our Malware Analyzer does, a helpful tool created using Python. The proposed system is designed to check files where it looks at files to see if they might be harmful. It can also ask VirusTotal, a big online database, if the file is known to be bad. Finding Bad Patterns which are common in malware using YARA helps it catch even new kinds of malware. It is designed to create easy-to-read reports so that people can understand what it found and how to stay safe. Our Malware Analyzer proves beneficial for individuals seeking to safeguard their computers against malicious software. It makes finding and stopping malware easier, which helps everyone stay more secure online. In this project, we will explain how to use our analyzer to protect your digital world.

Keywords: Malware, YARA, VirusTotal, analyzer, security

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How to cite this article: J. Dhiviya Rose, Kaushal Tiwari, Priyanshee Sethi, Tanya Goyal, Sakshi Sati.IMAT: Intuitive Malware Analyzer Tool.Journal Of Network security.2024; 12(01):13-18.
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Volume 12
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Received February 3, 2024
Accepted February 8, 2024
Published April 4, 2024
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