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Malware + Tests – My Malware Development and Testing Repository

Welcome to MalWests, a repository dedicated to exploring malware development for Ethical Hacking, educational and research purposes only.
Each folder in this repo contains:

• malware code sample
• A README describing the malware's behavior, techniques, and purpose.
• Malware scanner results for analysis and detection insights.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
All samples are for Ethical Hacking, and educational purposes and should only be run in isolated, controlled environments like sandboxes or virtual machines.
I do not encourage or condone malicious use.

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🧪 Goals

• Learn malware development techniques safely.
• Understand detection methods via AV scanners.
• Document behaviors, signatures, and mitigation strategies.
• Security Test only on authorized devices and in secure environments.

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🚀 How to Use

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/MalWests.git
   cd MalWests

2. Open individual sample folders to review code, documentation, and results.

3. Do not run these files on your host system. Use a sandboxed environment like:

   • Any.Run
   • Cuckoo Sandbox
   • Virtual machines (e.g., VirtualBox, VMware).

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📜 License

This repository is for Ethical Hacking, educational and research purposes only. Use responsibly.