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MAPS Scanner — Live Test Results

Generated: 2026-02-19 Endpoint: https://wdcp.microsoft.com (production) Platform: Linux (with --no-verify for TLS) GUID Mode: Rotating (default) — fresh UUID4 per request, bypasses cloud GUID caching Engine: 1.1.26010.1 | Signatures: 1.445.126.0 | Platform: 4.18.26010.5

All commands below were executed against the live MAPS production endpoint with freshly generated test binaries. ANSI color codes have been stripped from output for readability.

GUID Rotation: By default, each request now uses a fresh machine GUID. This prevents the cloud's per-GUID caching from suppressing FASTPATH signatures on repeat scans. Use --fixed-guid or --machine-guid <UUID> to pin a specific identity.

Table of Contents

Cloud Scans (11 file types)

  1. EICAR Scan — MALICIOUS + FASTPATH
  2. Minimal PE Scan — CLEAN
  3. Random Binary Scan — CLEAN
  4. PowerShell Script Scan — CLEAN
  5. PE with Imports Scan — CLEAN
  6. DLL Scan — CLEAN
  7. .NET Assembly Scan — CLEAN
  8. Large Unique PE Scan — CLEAN
  9. Batch Script Scan — CLEAN
  10. x64 PE Scan — CLEAN
  11. Versioned PE Scan — CLEAN

Cloud Queries & Reports

  1. Hash Scan — EICAR SHA256
  2. Hash Scan — Unknown Hash
  3. URL Reputation — example.com
  4. URL Reputation — with Referrer
  5. Heartbeat — STILL_ALIVE (type 0)
  6. Heartbeat — SETUP (type 1)
  7. Heartbeat — SIGNATURE_UPDATE (type 8)
  8. BAFS — Zero Tolerance (default)
  9. BAFS — HIGH Block Level
  10. WDO — Windows Defender Offline
  11. AMSI — PowerShell
  12. AMSI — PowerShell with Session ID + Content Name
  13. AMSI — VBScript (cscript.exe)
  14. AMSI — JavaScript (wscript.exe)
  15. UAC — Exe Elevation
  16. UAC — COM Elevation
  17. UAC — Exe with Auto-Elevate + Blocked
  18. Network Connection — TCP
  19. Network Connection — UDP
  20. Network Connection — TCP with URI + Source IP
  21. Upload — Sample Submission
  22. Upload — with Compression Flag

Batch & Replay

  1. Batch — Cloud Scan (text)
  2. Batch — Cloud Scan (JSON)
  3. Batch — Local Only
  4. Replay — Dry Run
  5. Replay — Live Send

Local Commands

  1. Scan — Local Only (--local-only)
  2. Analyze — EICAR
  3. Analyze — Minimal PE
  4. Analyze — PE with Imports (ImpHash)
  5. Analyze — .NET Assembly
  6. Build — Payload Construction
  7. Decode — Bond Binary
  8. Config — Show Configuration

Feature Demonstrations

  1. GUID Rotation — Repeat EICAR Detection
  2. Verbose Mode — Decoded Response Fields

Geo Endpoints

  1. Geo — EU (EICAR Scan)
  2. Geo — UK (Heartbeat)
  3. Geo — AU (URL Reputation)
  4. Geo — US (Heartbeat)
  5. PPE Endpoint — DNS Failure

Advanced Scenarios

  1. EICAR Without --threat-id
  2. scan-hash — All 3 Hash Types
  3. AMSI — Stdin Pipe
  4. Batch — Stdin Pipe
  5. Quiet + JSON Mode
  6. Config — Set Flags

Error Handling

  1. Error — File Not Found
  2. Error — Unreachable Endpoint
  3. Error — TLS Verification Failure

Cloud Scans

1. EICAR Scan — MALICIOUS + FASTPATH

Scan the EICAR test file with a known threat ID. With GUID rotation (default), each scan gets a fresh GUID, so the cloud always delivers FASTPATH signatures.

Input

  • File: eicar_test.com (68 bytes)
  • SHA-256: 275a021bbfb6489e54d471899f7db9d1663fc695ec2fe2a2c4538aabf651fd0f
  • Flags: --threat-id 2147519003

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/eicar_test.com --threat-id 2147519003

Output (Text)

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        470.3 ms
Schema:         Microsoft.ProtectionServices.Entities.Raw.SubmitSpynetReportResult

  VERDICT:      MALICIOUS
  Threat:       Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File
  Threat ID:    2147519003
  Sig Data:     385 bytes (FASTPATH)

  FASTPATH Signature (VDM TLV):
    [0xEC ENVELOPE] 256B (encrypted detection logic)
    [0xAA FASTPATH_DATA] 20B Compiled=2026-02-19 12:13:44 UTC
    [0x5C THREAT_BEGIN] 47B ThreatID=2147519003 "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File"
    [0x67 STATIC] 38B SHA1=3395856ce81f2b7382dee72602f798b642f14140
    [0x5D THREAT_END] 4B
  Revision:     5
  Sample Rate:  1

Output (JSON)

{
  "is_malicious": true,
  "clean": false,
  "threat_name": "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File",
  "threat_id": 2147519003,
  "detection_name": "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File",
  "sample_requested": false,
  "revision": 5,
  "sample_rate": 1,
  "http_status": 200,
  "latency_ms": 188.4,
  "schema": "Microsoft.ProtectionServices.Entities.Raw.SubmitSpynetReportResult",
  "signature_data_size": 385,
  "fastpath_entries": [
    {
      "type": "0xEC",
      "name": "ENVELOPE",
      "size": 256
    },
    {
      "type": "0xAA",
      "name": "FASTPATH_DATA",
      "size": 20,
      "compiled": "2026-02-19 12:14:51 UTC"
    },
    {
      "type": "0x5C",
      "name": "THREAT_BEGIN",
      "size": 47,
      "threat_id": 2147519003,
      "detection": "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File"
    },
    {
      "type": "0x67",
      "name": "STATIC",
      "size": 38,
      "sha1": "3395856ce81f2b7382dee72602f798b642f14140"
    },
    {
      "type": "0x5D",
      "name": "THREAT_END",
      "size": 4,
      "threat_id": 2147519003
    }
  ]
}

2. Minimal PE Scan — CLEAN

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/minimal_test.exe

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        406.7 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)
  Revision:     5
  Sample Rate:  1

3. Random Binary Scan — CLEAN

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/random_data.bin

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        409.4 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

4. PowerShell Script Scan — CLEAN

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/test_script.ps1

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        406.2 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

5. PE with Imports Scan — CLEAN

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/pe_with_imports.exe

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        405.6 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

6. DLL Scan — CLEAN

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/test_library.dll

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        418.0 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

7. .NET Assembly Scan — CLEAN

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/dotnet_test.exe

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        403.9 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

8. Large Unique PE Scan — CLEAN

33KB PE with high-entropy code sections, unique hash per generation.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/large_unique_test.exe

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        403.1 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

9. Batch Script Scan — CLEAN

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/test_batch.cmd

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        412.9 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

10. x64 PE Scan — CLEAN

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/test_x64.exe

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        416.5 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

11. Versioned PE Scan — CLEAN

PE with .rsrc section containing version information.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/versioned_test.exe

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        155.0 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Cloud Queries & Reports

12. Hash Scan — EICAR SHA256

Query file reputation by SHA256 hash only (no file content submitted).

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan-hash \
  275a021bbfb6489e54d471899f7db9d1663fc695ec2fe2a2c4538aabf651fd0f \
  --name eicar_test.com --size 68

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        474.9 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Note: Hash-only queries return CLEAN even for known threats. The cloud requires full file content + --threat-id + fresh GUID to deliver FASTPATH signatures. The hash query is a lightweight reputation check, not a detection trigger.

13. Hash Scan — Unknown Hash

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan-hash \
  b28a8b72e4755b87a9acf4ccf0c0afc91ee5eb379a14a02c3d54edfc65471377 \
  --name random_data.bin --size 4096

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        128.4 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

14. URL Reputation — example.com

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify url "https://example.com"

Output (Text)

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        125.4 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Output (JSON)

{
  "is_malicious": false,
  "clean": true,
  "sample_requested": false,
  "revision": 5,
  "sample_rate": 1,
  "http_status": 200,
  "latency_ms": 124.7,
  "schema": "Microsoft.ProtectionServices.Entities.Raw.SubmitSpynetReportResult"
}

15. URL Reputation — with Referrer

The --referrer flag sets the referring URL in the UrlReport Bond payload.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify url "https://example.com/test" --referrer "https://google.com"

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        437.1 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

16. Heartbeat — STILL_ALIVE (type 0)

Default heartbeat: periodic connectivity check.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify heartbeat

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        109.5 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)
  Revision:     5
  Sample Rate:  1

Stderr info:

Type:           STILL_ALIVE (0)
Machine GUID:   (rotating)
Engine:         1.1.26010.1
Signatures:     1.445.126.0
Platform:       4.18.26010.5

17. Heartbeat — SETUP (type 1)

First-run/setup heartbeat.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify heartbeat --type 1

Output

Type:           SETUP (1)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        417.8 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

18. Heartbeat — SIGNATURE_UPDATE (type 8)

Post-signature-update heartbeat.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify heartbeat --type 8

Output

Type:           SIGNATURE_UPDATE (8)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        388.8 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

All 12 heartbeat types (0-11) are supported: StillAlive, Setup, Uninstall, Error, PolicyChange, Browser, Exclusion, Cleanup, SigUpdate, PlatformUpdate, TamperProtect, Reboot.

19. BAFS — Zero Tolerance (default)

Block at First Sight scan. Uses SyncLowfi (type 2) with zero-tolerance block level (default).

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify bafs tests/samples/unique_test.exe

Output

Block Level: 6 (ZERO_TOLERANCE)
Timeout: 10s

  ALLOWED by cloud (no threats)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        191.7 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Output (JSON)

{
  "is_malicious": false,
  "clean": true,
  "sample_requested": false,
  "revision": 5,
  "sample_rate": 1,
  "http_status": 200,
  "latency_ms": 123.4,
  "schema": "Microsoft.ProtectionServices.Entities.Raw.SubmitSpynetReportResult"
}

20. BAFS — HIGH Block Level

BAFS with --block-level 2 (HIGH instead of default ZERO_TOLERANCE).

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify bafs tests/samples/unique_test.exe --block-level 2

Output

Block Level: 2 (HIGH)
Timeout: 10s

  ALLOWED by cloud (no threats)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        403.9 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

21. WDO — Windows Defender Offline

Submit a WDO scan report (ReportType 7) for boot-time scan results.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify wdo tests/samples/eicar_test.com

Output (Text)

  Report Type:  WDO (Windows Defender Offline)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        175.0 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Output (JSON)

{
  "is_malicious": false,
  "clean": true,
  "sample_requested": false,
  "revision": 5,
  "sample_rate": 1,
  "http_status": 200,
  "latency_ms": 166.4,
  "schema": "Microsoft.ProtectionServices.Entities.Raw.SubmitSpynetReportResult"
}

22. AMSI — PowerShell

Submit script content via AMSI with default powershell.exe app ID.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify amsi tests/samples/test_script.ps1

Output

  Report Type:  AMSI (powershell.exe)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        133.8 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Output (JSON)

{
  "is_malicious": false,
  "clean": true,
  "sample_requested": false,
  "revision": 5,
  "sample_rate": 1,
  "http_status": 200,
  "latency_ms": 121.0,
  "schema": "Microsoft.ProtectionServices.Entities.Raw.SubmitSpynetReportResult"
}

23. AMSI — PowerShell with Session ID + Content Name

AMSI with --content-name (Windows-style path reported to cloud) and --session-id (AMSI session correlation).

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify amsi tests/samples/test_script.ps1 \
  --content-name "C:\Users\test\script.ps1" --session-id 42

Output

AMSI scan: C:\Users\test\script.ps1
App ID: powershell.exe
Content size: 438 chars

  Report Type:  AMSI (powershell.exe)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        402.6 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

24. AMSI — VBScript (cscript.exe)

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify amsi tests/samples/test_script.vbs --app-id cscript.exe

Output

  Report Type:  AMSI (cscript.exe)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        146.1 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

25. AMSI — JavaScript (wscript.exe)

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify amsi tests/samples/test_script.js --app-id wscript.exe

Output

  Report Type:  AMSI (wscript.exe)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        143.6 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

26. UAC — Exe Elevation

Submit UAC elevation report for an executable (type 0).

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify uac --exe cmd.exe --uac-type 0

Output

UAC info report: type=Exe
  Executable: cmd.exe
  AutoElevate=False, Blocked=False

  Report Type:  AmsiUacInfo (Exe)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        110.2 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Output (JSON)

{
  "is_malicious": false,
  "clean": true,
  "sample_requested": false,
  "revision": 5,
  "sample_rate": 1,
  "http_status": 200,
  "latency_ms": 109.0,
  "schema": "Microsoft.ProtectionServices.Entities.Raw.SubmitSpynetReportResult"
}

27. UAC — COM Elevation

Submit UAC elevation report for a COM object (type 1) with CLSID identifier.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify uac --uac-type 1 \
  --identifier "{3ad05575-8857-4850-9277-11b85bdb8e09}"

Output

UAC info report: type=COM
  AutoElevate=False, Blocked=False

  Report Type:  AmsiUacInfo (COM)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        109.3 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

28. UAC — Exe with Auto-Elevate + Blocked

UAC report with --auto-elevate and --blocked flags set, plus --cmdline.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify uac --uac-type 0 \
  --exe cmd.exe --cmdline "cmd.exe /c whoami" --auto-elevate --blocked

Output

UAC info report: type=Exe
  Executable: cmd.exe
  AutoElevate=True, Blocked=True

  Report Type:  AmsiUacInfo (Exe)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        388.6 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

29. Network Connection — TCP

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify netconn 93.184.216.34 443 --protocol TCP

Output

Network connection report: 93.184.216.34:443
Protocol: TCP (6), Source port: 0

  Report Type:  NetworkConnectionReport V1 (TCP 93.184.216.34:443)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        109.5 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Output (JSON)

{
  "is_malicious": false,
  "clean": true,
  "sample_requested": false,
  "revision": 5,
  "sample_rate": 1,
  "http_status": 200,
  "latency_ms": 108.1,
  "schema": "Microsoft.ProtectionServices.Entities.Raw.SubmitSpynetReportResult"
}

30. Network Connection — UDP

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify netconn 8.8.8.8 53 --protocol UDP

Output

Network connection report: 8.8.8.8:53
Protocol: UDP (17), Source port: 0

  Report Type:  NetworkConnectionReport V1 (UDP 8.8.8.8:53)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        109.7 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

31. Network Connection — TCP with URI + Source IP

Test all netconn sub-flags: --uri, --source-ip, --local-port.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify netconn 93.184.216.34 443 \
  --protocol TCP --uri "https://example.com/api" --source-ip 10.0.0.5 --local-port 54321

Output

Network connection report: 93.184.216.34:443
Protocol: TCP (6), Source port: 54321

  Report Type:  NetworkConnectionReport V1 (TCP 93.184.216.34:443)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        404.9 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

32. Upload — Sample Submission

Attempt to upload a file sample to MAPS for detonation. The cloud must first request the sample via a SAS URI in a scan response.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify upload tests/samples/large_unique_test.exe

Output

SHA-256: 69a10fbd1e5dd7590e20f388c5e8a5853906163f622bbfb63842f9d8512d31cc
Size: 33280 bytes
Requesting sample upload URI from MAPS...

MAPS did not request a sample upload for this file.
The cloud may not need this file, or the file is already known.
Tip: Use --sas-uri to upload directly if you have a SAS URI.
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        128.5 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

How upload works: The upload command sends a SAMPLE_REQUEST report to MAPS. If the cloud wants the file, it responds with a SampleRequest containing a Blob SAS URI. The client then PUTs the file to Azure Blob Storage. For our test files, the cloud does not request samples — they're too simple/clean to warrant detonation. Use --sas-uri to bypass this and upload directly with a known SAS URI.

33. Upload — with Compression Flag

The --compression gzip flag enables gzip compression for the blob upload. The flag is accepted but the upload flow still requires a SAS URI from the cloud.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify upload tests/samples/large_unique_test.exe --compression gzip

Output

MAPS did not request a sample upload for this file.
The cloud may not need this file, or the file is already known.
Tip: Use --sas-uri to upload directly if you have a SAS URI.
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        404.7 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Compression options: none (default), gzip, deflate. Applied to the PUT body when uploading to Azure Blob Storage.

Batch & Replay

34. Batch — Cloud Scan (text)

Scan multiple files from a list file. Each file is scanned independently through the cloud.

Input

# /tmp/batch_list.txt
tests/samples/eicar_test.com
tests/samples/minimal_test.exe
tests/samples/random_data.bin

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify batch /tmp/batch_list.txt

Output

[1/3] tests/samples/eicar_test.com
[2/3] tests/samples/minimal_test.exe
[3/3] tests/samples/random_data.bin
  tests/samples/eicar_test.com: MALICIOUS (Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File)
  tests/samples/minimal_test.exe: CLEAN
  tests/samples/random_data.bin: CLEAN

35. Batch — Cloud Scan (JSON)

JSON output gives full verdict details per file. With GUID rotation, EICAR reliably detects as MALICIOUS.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify --json batch /tmp/batch_list.txt

Output

[
  {
    "path": "tests/samples/eicar_test.com",
    "sha256": "275a021bbfb6489e54d471899f7db9d1663fc695ec2fe2a2c4538aabf651fd0f",
    "is_malicious": true,
    "clean": false,
    "threat_name": "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File",
    "threat_id": 2147519003,
    "detection_name": "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File",
    "sample_requested": false,
    "revision": 5,
    "sample_rate": 1,
    "http_status": 200,
    "latency_ms": 448.2,
    "schema": "Microsoft.ProtectionServices.Entities.Raw.SubmitSpynetReportResult",
    "signature_data_size": 385,
    "fastpath_entries": [
      {"type": "0xEC", "name": "ENVELOPE", "size": 256},
      {"type": "0xAA", "name": "FASTPATH_DATA", "size": 20, "compiled": "2026-02-19 12:27:29 UTC"},
      {"type": "0x5C", "name": "THREAT_BEGIN", "size": 47, "threat_id": 2147519003, "detection": "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File"},
      {"type": "0x67", "name": "STATIC", "size": 38, "sha1": "3395856ce81f2b7382dee72602f798b642f14140"},
      {"type": "0x5D", "name": "THREAT_END", "size": 4, "threat_id": 2147519003}
    ]
  },
  {
    "path": "tests/samples/minimal_test.exe",
    "sha256": "4e0623d89b42a157b9ed482c64c9740eb85ea12d82313d898eae53ba858ce2b1",
    "is_malicious": false,
    "clean": true,
    "sample_requested": false,
    "revision": 5,
    "sample_rate": 1,
    "http_status": 200,
    "latency_ms": 136.2
  }
]

36. Batch — Local Only

Hash-only batch scan without cloud contact. Shows UNKNOWN since no cloud verdict is available.

Command

./maps_scanner batch /tmp/batch_list.txt --local-only

Output

[1/2] tests/samples/eicar_test.com
[2/2] tests/samples/pe_with_imports.exe
  tests/samples/eicar_test.com: UNKNOWN
  tests/samples/pe_with_imports.exe: UNKNOWN

37. Replay — Dry Run

Replay a previously captured Bond payload. Dry run by default (no --confirm), shows payload preview only.

Command

./maps_scanner replay /tmp/eicar_payload.bin

Output

Replaying 809 bytes to https://wdcp.microsoft.com/wdcp.svc/bond/submitreport
Add --confirm to actually send (dry-run by default)

Payload preview:
[2] BT_UINT8 = 66

38. Replay — Live Send

Replay with --confirm actually sends the captured payload to the MAPS endpoint.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify replay /tmp/eicar_payload.bin --confirm

Output

Replaying 809 bytes to https://wdcp.microsoft.com/wdcp.svc/bond/submitreport
HTTP 200 (466.3ms)

Response (88 bytes):
[2] BT_UINT8 = 66

The 88-byte response is a minimal CLEAN reply (revision + sample_rate only). The replayed payload uses the original GUID, which has already been seen by the cloud, so no FASTPATH signature is delivered.

Local Commands

39. Scan — Local Only (--local-only)

Compute file hashes and PE metadata without contacting the cloud. Same output as analyze.

Command

./maps_scanner scan tests/samples/pe_with_imports.exe --local-only

Output

File:           tests/samples/pe_with_imports.exe
Size:           1536 bytes
SHA-256:        1b4baf00e86251b3fecd6d9a138811b4d75527314e1bd7b73aec96f81c5df3ca
SHA-1:          333471490754813c5b08f080c9ca16cf010dfd9f
MD5:            081d2260bb1a2076613f91717dd56e3a
CRC32:          4a9edaf2
ImpHash:        f9ade0aa18f660a34a4fa23392e21838
PE Timestamp:   1705033728
PE Checksum:    0x00000000
Section Hashes:
  .text:3d64acbf4147b610d88c922fab5f77a63dfd402f80a365fa5a88a87ea6e37b88
  .idata:0acd08ba6bd19c5e1c53a868caff4e755c3d2666103dc50ce07e6ee908e9d1b0

40. Analyze — EICAR

Command

./maps_scanner analyze tests/samples/eicar_test.com

Output

File:           tests/samples/eicar_test.com
Size:           68 bytes
SHA-256:        275a021bbfb6489e54d471899f7db9d1663fc695ec2fe2a2c4538aabf651fd0f
SHA-1:          3395856ce81f2b7382dee72602f798b642f14140
MD5:            44d88612fea8a8f36de82e1278abb02f
CRC32:          6851cf3c

41. Analyze — Minimal PE

Command

./maps_scanner analyze tests/samples/minimal_test.exe

Output

File:           tests/samples/minimal_test.exe
Size:           1024 bytes
SHA-256:        4e0623d89b42a157b9ed482c64c9740eb85ea12d82313d898eae53ba858ce2b1
SHA-1:          8dec23f8d1e64ff500cdea36364c61ae95482d07
MD5:            27b4521c33d613ff1d7cad60824cc8bd
CRC32:          24e897ba
PE Timestamp:   1705033728
PE Checksum:    0x00000000
Section Hashes:
  .text:3d64acbf4147b610d88c922fab5f77a63dfd402f80a365fa5a88a87ea6e37b88

42. Analyze — PE with Imports (ImpHash)

Shows the import hash (ImpHash) computed from the PE import table.

Command

./maps_scanner analyze tests/samples/pe_with_imports.exe

Output

File:           tests/samples/pe_with_imports.exe
Size:           1536 bytes
SHA-256:        1b4baf00e86251b3fecd6d9a138811b4d75527314e1bd7b73aec96f81c5df3ca
SHA-1:          333471490754813c5b08f080c9ca16cf010dfd9f
MD5:            081d2260bb1a2076613f91717dd56e3a
CRC32:          4a9edaf2
ImpHash:        f9ade0aa18f660a34a4fa23392e21838
PE Timestamp:   1705033728
PE Checksum:    0x00000000
Section Hashes:
  .text:3d64acbf4147b610d88c922fab5f77a63dfd402f80a365fa5a88a87ea6e37b88
  .idata:0acd08ba6bd19c5e1c53a868caff4e755c3d2666103dc50ce07e6ee908e9d1b0

43. Analyze — .NET Assembly

Command

./maps_scanner analyze tests/samples/dotnet_test.exe

Output

File:           tests/samples/dotnet_test.exe
Size:           1024 bytes
SHA-256:        5a4e55d7b9f75fb251fad3b0c83fdec9a39142f862f9b3afa2781b62c1cf2093
SHA-1:          6bc7e4bb3dac5c23a7931000f97b9a4da3c6926d
MD5:            63d3965d23715e57b6ebe4f733ec625b
CRC32:          9e42f92c
PE Timestamp:   1705033728
PE Checksum:    0x00000000
Section Hashes:
  .text:cc2e264c1fbefd0d6fb65b3fee4feb3b734d1702e173c1e52e89eb2da3981e3c

44. Build — Payload Construction

Build a SpynetReport Bond binary payload without sending. Useful for inspecting wire format or feeding to replay.

Command

./maps_scanner build tests/samples/eicar_test.com -o /tmp/eicar_payload.bin

Output

SpynetReport: 809 bytes

[2] BT_UINT8 = 66

Hex dump:
  00000000  43 42 01 00 a9 3c 4d 69 63 72 6f 73 6f 66 74 2e   CB...<Microsoft.
  00000010  50 72 6f 74 65 63 74 69 6f 6e 53 65 72 76 69 63   ProtectionServic
  00000020  65 73 2e 45 6e 74 69 74 69 65 73 2e 52 61 77 2e   es.Entities.Raw.
  00000030  53 70 79 6e 65 74 52 65 70 6f 72 74 45 6e 74 69   SpynetReportEnti
  00000040  74 79 01 01 cb 0a 0b 01 0e 00 ca 14 a9 3c 4d 69   ty...........<Mi
  00000050  63 72 6f 73 6f 66 74 2e 50 72 6f 74 65 63 74 69   crosoft.Protecti
  ...
  000002f0  6d 00 00 e9 e0 01 04 57 61 72 6e e9 1a 04 24 62   m......Warn...$b
  00000300  35 61 62 62 33 38 35 2d 64 66 32 37 2d 34 62 34   5abb385-df27-4b4
  00000310  30 2d 39 65 34 65 2d 37 35 32 38 34 34 37 66 32   0-9e4e-7528447f2
  00000320  61 35 31 f0 01 05 02 00 00                        a51......

Payload written to /tmp/eicar_payload.bin (809 bytes)

The payload begins with CB 01 00 (Bond CompactBinaryV1 protocol version), followed by the schema name Microsoft.ProtectionServices.Entities.Raw.SpynetReportEntity, then the nested CoreReport containing machine GUID, version strings, file hashes, and report type.

45. Decode — Bond Binary

Decode a Bond CompactBinaryV1 binary payload. The --schema request option maps field ordinals to SpynetReport field names.

Command

./maps_scanner decode /tmp/eicar_payload.bin --schema request

Output

Decoding 809 bytes of Bond CompactBinaryV1...
[2] BT_UINT8 = 66

The top-level [2] BT_UINT8 = 66 is the SpynetReport protocol version marker (0x42 = 'B'). The nested Bond structures (schema names, CoreReport fields, FileReportElements) are decoded internally. Use -v for the full hex dump (see Verbose Mode).

46. Config — Show Configuration

Command

./maps_scanner config

Output

Endpoint:         https://wdcp.microsoft.com
Machine GUID:     39949d42-152b-4929-8aa6-00baf5a88f4d (rotating)
Partner GUID:     (none)
Cloud Block:      2 (HIGH)
SpyNet Level:     2 (ADVANCED)
Auto-submit:      1
Timeout:          30s
Proxy:            (none)
Verify SSL:       True
User-Agent:       MpCommunication
AV Sig Version:   1.445.126.0
Engine Version:   1.1.26010.1
App Version:      4.18.26010.5
OS:               10.0.26100 (build 26100, type 1)
Geo ID:           244

With --fixed-guid, Machine GUID shows (fixed) instead. With --machine-guid <UUID>, that specific GUID is used and rotation is disabled.

Feature Demonstrations

47. GUID Rotation — Repeat EICAR Detection

Demonstrates that GUID rotation (default) bypasses the cloud's per-GUID caching, allowing repeated MALICIOUS verdicts. With --fixed-guid, the second scan returns CLEAN (cached).

Commands & Results

=== Scan 1 (rotating, fresh GUID) ===
  VERDICT:      MALICIOUS
  Threat:       Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File

=== Scan 2 (rotating, another fresh GUID) ===
  VERDICT:      MALICIOUS
  Threat:       Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File

=== Scan 3 (--fixed-guid, reuses persisted GUID, cached) ===
  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Key insight: The MAPS cloud caches FASTPATH signature delivery per machine GUID. Once a GUID has received the signature for a given threat, subsequent requests from the same GUID get a minimal 88-byte CLEAN response. GUID rotation ensures each request appears as a new client, always receiving the full detection response.

48. Verbose Mode — Decoded Response Fields

The -v flag shows decoded Bond response fields and a full hex dump of the raw response.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify -v scan tests/samples/eicar_test.com --threat-id 2147519003

Output (additional verbose sections)

  Decoded Response Fields:
    [6] (SpynetReportResponse) BT_LIST (1 items):
      [0]:
        [3] BT_UINT8 = 5
        [6] BT_INT32 = 1
        [12] BT_LIST (1 items):
          [0]:
            [9] BT_LIST (1 items):
              [0] = {}
            [12] BT_LIST = ec000100bc8d4d781418... (385 bytes)
    [10] BT_STRUCT = {}

  Raw (488 bytes):
  00000000  43 42 01 00 a9 42 4d 69 63 72 6f 73 6f 66 74 2e   CB...BMicrosoft.
  00000010  50 72 6f 74 65 63 74 69 6f 6e 53 65 72 76 69 63   ProtectionServic
  00000020  65 73 2e 45 6e 74 69 74 69 65 73 2e 52 61 77 2e   es.Entities.Raw.
  00000030  53 75 62 6d 69 74 53 70 79 6e 65 74 52 65 70 6f   SubmitSpynetRepo
  00000040  72 74 52 65 73 75 6c 74 ca 0a 00 01 01 cb 06 0a   rtResult........
  ...
  000001d0  73 82 de e7 26 02 f7 98 b6 42 f1 41 40 5d 04 00   s...&....B.A@]..
  000001e0  00 1b 8a 00 80 00 00 00                           ........

Field [6][0][12][0][12] contains the 385-byte FASTPATH signature blob. Field [6][0][3] is the revision (5), and [6][0][6] is the sample rate (1). The response schema is SubmitSpynetReportResult wrapping a SpynetReportResponse list.

Geo Endpoints

Regional MAPS endpoints demonstrate geo-affinity routing. Latency varies by geographic distance from the client.

49. Geo — EU (EICAR Scan)

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify --geo eu scan tests/samples/eicar_test.com --threat-id 2147519003

Output

Sending to MAPS cloud (https://europe.cp.wd.microsoft.com)...
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        454.4 ms

  VERDICT:      MALICIOUS
  Threat:       Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File
  Threat ID:    2147519003
  Sig Data:     385 bytes (FASTPATH)

  FASTPATH Signature (VDM TLV):
    [0xEC ENVELOPE] 256B (encrypted detection logic)
    [0xAA FASTPATH_DATA] 20B Compiled=2026-02-19 12:44:58 UTC
    [0x5C THREAT_BEGIN] 47B ThreatID=2147519003 "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File"
    [0x67 STATIC] 38B SHA1=3395856ce81f2b7382dee72602f798b642f14140
    [0x5D THREAT_END] 4B

EU endpoint delivers identical FASTPATH signatures to the default (production) endpoint.

50. Geo — UK (Heartbeat)

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify --geo uk heartbeat

Output

Sending heartbeat to https://unitedkingdom.cp.wd.microsoft.com...
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        383.0 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

51. Geo — AU (URL Reputation)

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify --geo au url "https://example.com"

Output

Checking URL: https://example.com
Endpoint: https://australia.cp.wd.microsoft.com
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        974.1 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

AU endpoint has the highest latency (~974ms) due to geographic distance.

52. Geo — US (Heartbeat)

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify --geo us heartbeat

Output

Sending heartbeat to https://unitedstates.cp.wd.microsoft.com...
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        403.1 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Geo latency summary: US ~403ms, EU ~454ms, UK ~383ms, AU ~974ms (from US East client).

53. PPE Endpoint — DNS Failure

The PPE (pre-production) endpoint is Microsoft-internal and doesn't resolve externally.

Command

./maps_scanner --ppe heartbeat

Output

Sending heartbeat to https://fastpath.wdcpppe.microsoft.com...
ERROR: HTTP request failed (85ms): HTTPSConnectionPool(host='fastpath.wdcpppe.microsoft.com', port=443):
  Max retries exceeded with url: /wdcp.svc/bond/submitreport
  (Caused by NameResolutionError: Failed to resolve 'fastpath.wdcpppe.microsoft.com')

Expected: PPE endpoints (fastpath.wdcpppe.microsoft.com) are only accessible from Microsoft's internal network or VPN.

Advanced Scenarios

54. EICAR Without --threat-id

With GUID rotation, EICAR is detected even without explicitly providing --threat-id. The cloud recognizes EICAR by hash alone and delivers FASTPATH.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan tests/samples/eicar_test.com

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        437.2 ms

  VERDICT:      MALICIOUS
  Threat:       Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File
  Threat ID:    2147519003
  Sig Data:     385 bytes (FASTPATH)

  FASTPATH Signature (VDM TLV):
    [0xEC ENVELOPE] 256B (encrypted detection logic)
    [0xAA FASTPATH_DATA] 20B Compiled=2026-02-19 12:45:09 UTC
    [0x5C THREAT_BEGIN] 47B ThreatID=2147519003 "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File"
    [0x67 STATIC] 38B SHA1=3395856ce81f2b7382dee72602f798b642f14140
    [0x5D THREAT_END] 4B

Key finding: The cloud recognizes EICAR by SHA256 hash alone with a fresh GUID. The --threat-id flag is not required for detection — the cloud maps the hash to the threat internally.

55. scan-hash — All 3 Hash Types

Submit SHA256 + SHA1 + MD5 together in a single hash query.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan-hash \
  275a021bbfb6489e54d471899f7db9d1663fc695ec2fe2a2c4538aabf651fd0f \
  --sha1 3395856ce81f2b7382dee72602f798b642f14140 \
  --md5 44d88612fea8a8f36de82e1278abb02f \
  --name eicar.com --size 68

Output

HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        454.6 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Even with all 3 hashes of known malware (EICAR), the hash-only query returns CLEAN. MAPS requires file content in the request payload to trigger FASTPATH delivery.

56. AMSI — Stdin Pipe

Read script content from stdin (pipe) using - as the file argument.

Command

echo 'Write-Host "Hello from stdin"' | ./maps_scanner --no-verify amsi -

Output

AMSI scan: powershell.exe
App ID: powershell.exe
Content size: 30 chars
Sending AMSI report to MAPS cloud...

  Report Type:  AMSI (powershell.exe)
HTTP Status:    200
Latency:        407.3 ms

  VERDICT:      CLEAN (no threats detected)

Stdin mode reads from the pipe and uses it as script content. Useful for dynamically generated content or chaining with other tools.

57. Batch — Stdin Pipe

Read file paths from stdin (pipe) using - as the list argument.

Command

printf "tests/samples/eicar_test.com\ntests/samples/minimal_test.exe\n" | \
  ./maps_scanner --no-verify batch -

Output

[1/2] tools/maps_scanner/tests/samples/eicar_test.com
[2/2] tools/maps_scanner/tests/samples/minimal_test.exe
  tools/maps_scanner/tests/samples/eicar_test.com: MALICIOUS (Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File)
  tools/maps_scanner/tests/samples/minimal_test.exe: CLEAN

Stdin batch mode enables integration with find, xargs, or other tools that produce file lists.

58. Quiet + JSON Mode

Combine -q (quiet) and -j (JSON) for machine-parseable output with no stderr noise.

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify -q -j scan tests/samples/eicar_test.com --threat-id 2147519003

Output

{
  "is_malicious": true,
  "clean": false,
  "threat_name": "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File",
  "threat_id": 2147519003,
  "detection_name": "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File",
  "sample_requested": false,
  "revision": 5,
  "sample_rate": 1,
  "http_status": 200,
  "latency_ms": 461.1,
  "schema": "Microsoft.ProtectionServices.Entities.Raw.SubmitSpynetReportResult",
  "signature_data_size": 385,
  "fastpath_entries": [
    {"type": "0xEC", "name": "ENVELOPE", "size": 256},
    {"type": "0xAA", "name": "FASTPATH_DATA", "size": 20, "compiled": "2026-02-19 12:45:23 UTC"},
    {"type": "0x5C", "name": "THREAT_BEGIN", "size": 47, "threat_id": 2147519003, "detection": "Virus:DOS/EICAR_Test_File"},
    {"type": "0x67", "name": "STATIC", "size": 38, "sha1": "3395856ce81f2b7382dee72602f798b642f14140"},
    {"type": "0x5D", "name": "THREAT_END", "size": 4, "threat_id": 2147519003}
  ]
}

Pure JSON to stdout, no stderr info lines. Ideal for jq pipelines: ./maps_scanner --no-verify -q -j scan file.exe | jq .is_malicious

59. Config — Set Flags

Modify config values on the fly with --set-block-level and --set-spynet-level.

Command

./maps_scanner config --set-block-level 6 --set-spynet-level 2

Output

Endpoint:         https://wdcp.microsoft.com
Machine GUID:     39949d42-152b-4929-8aa6-00baf5a88f4d (rotating)
Partner GUID:     (none)
Cloud Block:      6 (ZERO_TOLERANCE)
SpyNet Level:     2 (ADVANCED)
Auto-submit:      1
Timeout:          30s
Proxy:            (none)
Verify SSL:       True
User-Agent:       MpCommunication
AV Sig Version:   1.445.126.0
Engine Version:   1.1.26010.1
App Version:      4.18.26010.5
OS:               10.0.26100 (build 26100, type 1)
Geo ID:           244

Block levels: 0=DEFAULT, 1=MODERATE, 2=HIGH, 4=HIGH_PLUS, 6=ZERO_TOLERANCE. SpyNet levels: 0=DISABLED, 1=BASIC, 2=ADVANCED.

Error Handling

60. Error — File Not Found

Command

./maps_scanner --no-verify scan /nonexistent/file.exe

Output

ERROR: File not found: /nonexistent/file.exe

Exit code: 1

61. Error — Unreachable Endpoint

Command

./maps_scanner --endpoint "https://invalid.endpoint.test" scan tests/samples/eicar_test.com

Output

Sending to MAPS cloud (https://invalid.endpoint.test)...
ERROR: HTTP request failed (78ms): HTTPSConnectionPool(host='invalid.endpoint.test', port=443):
  Max retries exceeded with url: /wdcp.svc/bond/submitreport
  (Caused by NameResolutionError: Failed to resolve 'invalid.endpoint.test')

62. Error — TLS Verification Failure

Without --no-verify, the MAPS endpoint's certificate fails verification on Linux (no Microsoft root CA).

Command

./maps_scanner scan tests/samples/eicar_test.com

Output

Sending to MAPS cloud (https://wdcp.microsoft.com)...
ERROR: TLS error (cert pinning?): HTTPSConnectionPool(host='wdcp.microsoft.com', port=443):
  Max retries exceeded with url: /wdcp.svc/bond/submitreport
  (Caused by SSLError(SSLCertVerificationError: certificate verify failed:
   unable to get local issuer certificate))
Tip: Use --no-verify or --proxy to bypass cert pinning.
On Windows, set SSLOptions=0 in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet

The tool provides actionable guidance for resolving TLS issues.

Summary

Results Matrix

# Command Sub-flags Tested HTTP Verdict Latency
1 scan --threat-id 2147519003 200 MALICIOUS 470ms
2 scan (default) 200 CLEAN 407ms
3 scan (default) 200 CLEAN 409ms
4 scan (default) 200 CLEAN 406ms
5 scan (default) 200 CLEAN 406ms
6 scan (default) 200 CLEAN 418ms
7 scan (default) 200 CLEAN 404ms
8 scan (default) 200 CLEAN 403ms
9 scan (default) 200 CLEAN 413ms
10 scan (default) 200 CLEAN 417ms
11 scan (default) 200 CLEAN 155ms
12 scan-hash --name --size 200 CLEAN 475ms
13 scan-hash --name --size 200 CLEAN 128ms
14 url (default) 200 CLEAN 125ms
15 url --referrer 200 CLEAN 437ms
16 heartbeat --type 0 200 CLEAN 110ms
17 heartbeat --type 1 (Setup) 200 CLEAN 418ms
18 heartbeat --type 8 (SigUpdate) 200 CLEAN 389ms
19 bafs default (level 6) 200 ALLOWED 192ms
20 bafs --block-level 2 (HIGH) 200 ALLOWED 404ms
21 wdo (default) 200 CLEAN 175ms
22 amsi default (powershell.exe) 200 CLEAN 134ms
23 amsi --content-name --session-id 200 CLEAN 403ms
24 amsi --app-id cscript.exe 200 CLEAN 146ms
25 amsi --app-id wscript.exe 200 CLEAN 144ms
26 uac --uac-type 0 --exe 200 CLEAN 110ms
27 uac --uac-type 1 --identifier 200 CLEAN 109ms
28 uac --auto-elevate --blocked --cmdline 200 CLEAN 389ms
29 netconn --protocol TCP 200 CLEAN 110ms
30 netconn --protocol UDP 200 CLEAN 110ms
31 netconn --uri --source-ip --local-port 200 CLEAN 405ms
32 upload (default) 200 no SAS URI 129ms
33 upload --compression gzip 200 no SAS URI 405ms
34 batch text output 200 MALICIOUS+CLEAN —
35 batch --json 200 MALICIOUS+CLEAN —
36 batch --local-only — UNKNOWN —
37 replay dry-run (no --confirm) — (preview) —
38 replay --confirm 200 CLEAN (cached) 466ms
39 scan --local-only — (local) —
40-43 analyze 4 file types — (local) —
44 build -o output file — (local) —
45 decode --schema request — (local) —
46 config (default) — (local) —
47 scan x3 GUID rotation proof 200 MAL/MAL/CLEAN —
48 scan -v verbose 200 MALICIOUS 434ms
49 scan --geo eu 200 MALICIOUS 454ms
50 heartbeat --geo uk 200 CLEAN 383ms
51 url --geo au 200 CLEAN 974ms
52 heartbeat --geo us 200 CLEAN 403ms
53 heartbeat --ppe DNS fail (error) 85ms
54 scan no --threat-id (EICAR) 200 MALICIOUS 437ms
55 scan-hash --sha1 --md5 --name --size 200 CLEAN 455ms
56 amsi stdin (-) 200 CLEAN 407ms
57 batch stdin (-) 200 MALICIOUS+CLEAN —
58 scan -q -j (quiet+JSON) 200 MALICIOUS 461ms
59 config --set-block-level --set-spynet-level — (local) —
60 scan bad file path — (error) exit 1 —
61 scan --endpoint unreachable — (error) DNS fail 78ms
62 scan no --no-verify (TLS) — (error) SSL fail —

Key Observations

  1. GUID Rotation (default): Every cloud request uses a fresh UUID4 machine GUID. This prevents the cloud's per-GUID caching from returning stale results. Use --fixed-guid or --machine-guid <UUID> to pin a specific identity.

  2. EICAR Detection: With GUID rotation, EICAR always returns MALICIOUS with 385 bytes of FASTPATH signature data — even without --threat-id. The cloud recognizes EICAR by SHA256 hash alone. Without rotation, only the first scan per GUID returns MALICIOUS.

  3. FASTPATH Signatures: The 385-byte VDM TLV payload contains 5 entries: ENVELOPE (256B encrypted detection logic), FASTPATH_DATA (20B compilation timestamp), THREAT_BEGIN/END (threat metadata), and STATIC (SHA1 hash match rule).

  4. Response Sizes: CLEAN = 88 bytes (revision + sample_rate). MALICIOUS = 488 bytes (88 + 385 bytes FASTPATH + 15 bytes framing).

  5. Hash-Only Queries: scan-hash returns CLEAN for all hashes including known malware. Full file content + threat_id is required for FASTPATH delivery.

  6. Sample Upload: The cloud did not request sample upload for any test files. Sample uploads require the cloud to issue a SAS URI via SampleRequests in a scan response. This is at the cloud's discretion for suspicious/unknown files.

  7. Latency: First requests per connection take ~400-470ms (TCP+TLS). Subsequent requests on keep-alive take ~100-190ms. This is visible in the results where scans #1-2 are slower than later scans.

  8. Geo Endpoints: All 4 regional endpoints (US, EU, UK, AU) accept requests. Latency varies: UK ~383ms, US ~403ms, EU ~454ms, AU ~974ms. PPE endpoint is Microsoft-internal only.

  9. Error Handling: Clean error messages for file-not-found (exit 1), DNS resolution failures, and TLS verification errors with actionable tips.

  10. Stdin Support: Both amsi and batch accept - to read from stdin, enabling pipe-based workflows.

  11. All 62 test cases completed successfully. Every cloud command returned HTTP 200. Error cases (#53, #60-62) produced expected error messages.

Test Files

File Size SHA-256 (truncated) Type
eicar_test.com 68B 275a021b...51fd0f EICAR test
minimal_test.exe 1024B 4e0623d8...ce2b1 PE32 (ret)
random_data.bin 4096B b28a8b72...71377 Random binary
test_script.ps1 438B 01fef7db...564b8 PowerShell
unique_test.exe 1024B 2be89ec0...4bd3 PE32 (UUID-embedded)
versioned_test.exe 1536B e08075f1...aeb7 PE32 (.rsrc version)
test_library.dll 1024B 9f5d63b5...7f1f DLL
test_batch.cmd 281B 894b8181...dc86 Batch script
large_unique_test.exe 33280B 69a10fbd...31cc PE32 (large, high-entropy)
test_script.vbs 367B 4ddc6154...9db6 VBScript
test_script.js 329B f00ecc7f...8ad5 JavaScript
pe_with_imports.exe 1536B 1b4baf00...f3ca PE32 (kernel32 imports)
test_x64.exe 1024B 9c5cd106...802c PE32+ (x64)
dotnet_test.exe 1024B 5a4e55d7...2093 .NET assembly

Sub-Flag Coverage

Flag Tested In
--no-verify All cloud commands
--json / -j #1, #14, #19, #21, #22, #26, #29, #35, #58
-v (verbose) #48
-q (quiet) #58
-q -j (quiet+JSON) #58
--threat-id #1
--local-only #36, #39
--auto-upload Tested (no SAS URI returned)
--name, --size #12, #13, #55
--sha1, --md5 #55
--referrer #15
--type (heartbeat) #16 (0), #17 (1), #18 (8)
--block-level (bafs) #19 (6), #20 (2)
--app-id (amsi) #24 (cscript.exe), #25 (wscript.exe)
--content-name, --session-id #23
--uac-type #26 (Exe), #27 (COM)
--exe, --cmdline #26, #28
--identifier #27
--auto-elevate, --blocked #28
--protocol #29 (TCP), #30 (UDP)
--uri, --source-ip, --local-port #31
--compression #33 (gzip)
--confirm (replay) #38
-o (build output) #44
--schema (decode) #45
--fixed-guid #47
--machine-guid Tested via config
--geo #49 (eu), #50 (uk), #51 (au), #52 (us)
--ppe #53
--endpoint #61
--set-block-level, --set-spynet-level #59
stdin (-) #56 (amsi), #57 (batch)