malware-sentinel 1.1.0

VirusTotal-based malware scanning CLI

Malware Sentinel

Keep Malicious Media Away! 🛡️

Malware Sentinel is an advanced Python-based scanner that allows you to check files, hashes, IP addresses, and domains against VirusTotal. It provides detailed analysis results including last analysis stats, reputation, DNS records, WHOIS info, and more.

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Features

• Scan files by path and automatically compute MD5 hash.
• Scan hashes directly for known malware signatures.
• Scan IP addresses to check reputation, network info, and threats.
• Scan domains with detailed domain info and popularity ranks.
• Automatic redirect to VirusTotal pages for malicious items.

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Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+ installed
• A VirusTotal API key (get one from VirusTotal)

Installation

1. Clone this repository:(linux/macOS)

git clone https://github.com/cyb2rS2c/Malware-Sentinel.git
cd Malware-Sentinel/

Clone this repository:(windows)

curl -o Malware-Sentinel-main.zip https://github.com/cyb2rS2c/Malware-Sentinel/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Expand-Archive -Force  .\Malware-Sentinel-main.zip
cd Malware-Sentinel-main/Malware-Sentinel-main

Dependencies

2. Install dependencies:

Linux (Terminal)

python3 -m venv myvenv
source myvenv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt

Windows (Powershell)

python3 -m venv myvenv
myvenv\Scripts\activate.bat
pip install -r requirements.txt

Note

First-time setup The program will prompt you for your VirusTotal API key. It will save it in data/api_key.pkl for future use.

3. Run the program

python malware-sentinel.py

Usage

1. Enter your VirusTotal API key when prompted.(compulsory)
2. Run the program and follow the prompts.
3. Choose whether to scan a file, hash, IP, or domain.
4. View detailed analysis results in your terminal.
5. Malicious items will prompt a VirusTotal webpage for further inspection.

Screenshots

📝 Author

cyb2rS2c - GitHub Profile

Malware Sentinel – Keeping Malicious Media Away!

License

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

Disclaimer

The software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software.