m4llw4res

This project aims to provide examples of malware for educational purposes. Note: The code is not meant to be used for illegal purposes. Only for experiments and learning.

📋 Table of Contents

• Installation
• Types of Malware
• Contributing
• License
• Contact
• Disclaimer

🛠️ Installation

Instructions on how to install and set up the project.

It is not recommended to experiment with malware directly on your system. So, in order to not damage your computer, please, use a virtual machine.

1. Install VirtualBox on your computer ( download link: https://www.virtualbox.org ).

2. Download the MediaCreationTool to create Windows 10 ISOs ( download link: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=2265055 )

3. Create a Windows 10 ISO

4. Create a new virtual machine in VirtualBox using the Windows 10 from the ISO

FROM A VIRTUAL MACHINE of Windows 10:

1. Install Git

#git download link:
https://git-scm.com/download/win

2. Download the project from GitHub

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Javiert54/m4llw4res.git

3. Install python ( download link: https://www.python.org/ftp/python/3.12.6/python-3.12.6-amd64.exe )

4. Install the requirements

# Navigate to the project directory
cd m4llw4res/<the malware you want to try>
pip install -r requirements.txt

🦠 Types of Malware

This project includes the following types of malware, each located in its own folder with its own README and installation instructions:

• Ransomware: Malicious software that encrypts the user’s files and demands a ransom to unlock them.
• Spyw4re: Software that collects information about the user’s activities without their knowledge.
• Virus: Programs that changes the configuration of your system, .

🤝 Contributing

Instructions on how to contribute to the project.

Fork the project Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/new-feature) Make your changes and commit them (git commit -m 'Add new feature') Push to the branch (git push origin feature/new-feature) Open a Pull Request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

📞 Contact

Javier - jdiazmach@gmail.com

Project Link: https://github.com/Javiert54/m4llw4res?tab=readme-ov-file

⚠️ Disclaimer

This project is intended for educational purposes only. The examples of malware provided should not be used for any illegal activities. The authors are not responsible for any misuse of the code. Use this project responsibly and only for learning and experimentation.