# Malware Database
### Disclaimer
The following repository is one of the few malware collections on GitHub. Almost every sample here is **malicious**, so you should neither execute them on real hardware, nor *«prank»* your friends by infecting them — **it's a [cybercrime](https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/cybercrime-prosecution-guidance)**. Incorrect use of the samples provided may lead to irreversible damage, such as **personal data leaks**, **device inoperability**, **data loss**, and much, much more.

**❗ The owner and contributors are *NOT RESPONSIBLE* in any shape or form for any damage inflicted by the negligent use of samples stored in the repository, users must take necessary precautions prior to executing the samples.**

### Table of contents
1. [Introduction](#introduction)
2. [Contributors](#contributors)
3. [About](#about)
4. [FAQ](#faq)

### Introduction
Most people claim *«malware samples aren't toys»*, but I believe game is a form of active learning, and it's important to be cybersecurity educated. Tinkering with malware in a controlled environment with necessary precautions taken is fun! :wink: People who think otherwise must simply be afraid of it. Nevertheless, it's still recommended to have **advanced computer knowledge** before dealing with malware in general. **Any type of *educated* question is welcome, but belongs to the issues. Submit an issue and have me answer it some time later.**

If the repository made you a new hobby or helped you learn a new skill, here's how you can support me!
* Subscribe to my [YouTube channel](https://go.enderman.ch/youtube);
* Send a Super Thanks under one of my videos;
* Donate by [becoming a member of the channel](https://go.enderman.ch/donate);
* Simply spread the word and help a good cause.

**Any support is highly appreciated!**

### Contributors
This is a list of people who really helped the repository grow over time:
* [Fedor22](https://github.com/Fedor22)
* [Alin Tecsan](https://github.com/AlinResources)
* [ElektroKill](https://github.com/ElektroKill)
* [Lima X](https://github.com/Lima-X)
* [WiPet](https://github.com/wipet)
* [irql](https://github.com/irql)

# About
The malware repository might not be the largest, and even though I don't have much time to collect malware anymore, I'm trying my best! :smile:

<img src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9af0a0be-eda5-4826-a3b6-e3ab436cd974" alt="Local malware collection">

### Password
The password for every archive in the repository is **mysubsarethebest** verbatim!

### Statistics
The following table shows an approximate ratio of malware type present in the repository.

Malware type | Percentage
------------ | -------------
Rogue/PUP | 40%
Malicious website | 20%
Joke | 15%
Trojan | 10%
Ransomware | 10%
Custom-made | 5%

# FAQ

### Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions. This may be helpful if you're a newcomer!
❓ The archive is password-protected. What's the password?  
💡 The password is **mysubsarethebest** verbatim. In fact, you probably [scrolled past it](#password) without noticing...

❓ I am 100% sure I did not mistype the password when opening/extracting the archive, however it *still* doesn't accept the password, what's the deal?  
💡 Check for any mistakes once again to be 101% sure, and if the issue is indeed on my side *(we're all human!)*, do notify me by creating an issue! I will make sure to reupload the sample with the right password.

❓ The sample I absolutely loved you reviewed on YouTube isn't in this repository, why's that?  
💡 The malware series are back, although I cannot guarantee the presence of every sample reviewed on my channel. Create an issue if you don't find a sample you really want, I (or my moderator) will help you shortly after. But please, please don't spam with your requests in issues. Send them to my mailbox. (mentioned in the 4th question)

❓ Can I contribute to your malware database? If yes, how?  
💡 Of course. You can send malware submissions directly to my [mailbox](#contact)! The malware you made yourself has to be **well made and well thought-through**, it has to be original and have artistic value. Only the cream of the crop will be reviewed and uploaded into this repository.

❓ **WHERE IS SOLARIS?**  
💡 The original creator of the malware **nikitpad** does not want the sample to be shared online. I respect her decision, and so should you. Please don't be a leech and bother me or her about Solaris.

### Contact
You can contact me by sending an e-mail: contact@enderman.ch or via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/endermanch). 

*Last updated: July 31st, 2024*  
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