# MAL-Analyzer 🦠

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MAL-Analyzer is a powerful tool designed to analyze files for potential malicious content. It supports a variety of file types and integrates seamlessly with VirusTotal for enhanced security. With its metadata extraction features, MAL-Analyzer ensures that your files are safe and secure.

## Table of Contents

- [Features](#features)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Supported File Types](#supported-file-types)
- [VirusTotal Integration](#virustotal-integration)
- [Metadata Extraction](#metadata-extraction)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
- [Contact](#contact)
- [Links](#links)

## Features

- Analyze files for malware and other threats.
- Supports various file types including documents, executables, and archives.
- Direct integration with VirusTotal for comprehensive analysis.
- Extract metadata for deeper insights into file properties.
- User-friendly interface for easy navigation.

## Installation

To get started with MAL-Analyzer, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:
   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/KayleenX/MAL-Analyzer.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd MAL-Analyzer

3. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. If you're using a specific environment, set it up accordingly.

5. You are now ready to use MAL-Analyzer!

Usage

To analyze a file, run the following command:

python mal_analyzer.py <file-path>

Replace <file-path> with the path to the file you want to analyze.

Example

python mal_analyzer.py sample_file.exe

This command will initiate the analysis of sample_file.exe and display the results.

Supported File Types

MAL-Analyzer can handle a variety of file formats, including but not limited to:

• Executables (.exe, .bat)
• Documents (.pdf, .docx, .txt)
• Archives (.zip, .rar)
• Images (.jpg, .png)

VirusTotal Integration

MAL-Analyzer integrates with VirusTotal to provide additional security checks. After analyzing a file, you can choose to send it to VirusTotal for a more in-depth analysis.

To utilize this feature, ensure you have a VirusTotal API key. Set it in the configuration file or pass it as an argument when running the analyzer.

Metadata Extraction

Understanding the metadata of a file can reveal crucial information. MAL-Analyzer extracts metadata to help you understand file origins, creation dates, and other relevant details.

This information can be vital in identifying potentially harmful files.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve MAL-Analyzer. To contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.

2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature-branch

3. Make your changes.

4. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add new feature"

5. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature-branch

6. Open a pull request detailing your changes.

Thank you for your contributions!

License

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

Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, feel free to reach out:

• Email: kayleen@example.com
• GitHub: KayleenX

Links

Check out the latest releases of MAL-Analyzer here.

Explore the power of MAL-Analyzer and keep your files secure.

Conclusion

In an age where digital threats are rampant, tools like MAL-Analyzer play a vital role in safeguarding our files. With its user-friendly interface and robust features, you can quickly analyze files and ensure your digital environment remains safe. Start using MAL-Analyzer today to take control of your file security!