YARA Malware Detection Lab

Interactive, step-by-step lab for learning how to detect and identify malware using YARA rules. You’ll install YARA, write and refine rules, scan files/directories, and optionally automate scans with Python.

🔗 Live lab (GUI-style guide): https://fiazhackshield.github.io/yara-malware-lab/

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What You’ll Learn

• What YARA is and where it fits in malware analysis
• Core rule structure: meta, strings, condition
• Building effective text, hex, and regex patterns
• Scanning single files and directories with YARA
• Debugging noisy or broken rules
• (Optional) Automating scans with Python

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Quick Start

1. Open the lab UIGo to: https://fiazhackshield.github.io/yara-malware-lab/

2. Follow the steps in orderThe app walks you through:

   • Environment setup
   • Rule authoring
   • Scanning & troubleshooting
   • Automation & wrap-up

3. Use the built-in helpers

   • Checklists for each step
   • Copy-paste ready commands
   • “Issue Solver” for common errors

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Tech & Structure

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, vanilla JS
• Lab logic & content: data.js (steps, commands, checklists)
• No backend required (all static, GitHub Pages-friendly)

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License

This project is for educational and security research purposes only. Use responsibly and only on files and systems you’re authorized to analyze.