theZoo
A live malware repository providing encrypted samples and source code for educational malware analysis and research.
What is theZoo?
theZoo is an open-source repository of live malware samples and source code designed for educational malware analysis and research. It provides encrypted, organized malware binaries and source files to help security researchers, students, and professionals study malware behavior in a safe environment. The project addresses the difficulty of accessing real malware for analysis by offering a curated collection with proper safety disclaimers.
Security researchers, malware analysts, cybersecurity students, and professionals interested in hands-on malware study and reverse engineering. It is also suitable for educational institutions teaching malware analysis.
Developers choose theZoo because it provides a rare, organized collection of live malware samples that are otherwise hard to obtain legally and safely. Its open-source nature, CLI tools, and focus on education make it a unique resource for practical malware research without the risks of sourcing malware from dubious channels.
Overview
A repository of LIVE malwares for your own joy and pleasure. theZoo is a project created to make the possibility of malware analysis open and available to the public.
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