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MultCheck : A User-Friendly, Open-Source Malware AV Testing Tool

An innovative, open-source tool designed to streamline malware analysis by testing the effectiveness of multiple antivirus (AV) engines simultaneously.

Developed by the resourceful @Pengrey, MultCheck stands out for its user-friendly interface and customizable framework, allowing users to easily integrate new AV engines as needed.

Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional or an enthusiast, MultCheck provides a practical solution for assessing file detection capabilities across different security platforms.

Dive into this article to explore how to install, use, and extend the functionalities of MultCheck, enhancing your malware defense toolkit.

MultCheck is a malware-analysis tool that can be used to test the detection of a file by multiple AV engines.

It is designed to be easy to use, and to be able to test multiple AV engines. It is also designed to be easy to extend, and to be able to add custom AV engines.

Installation

  • Run go build under the root directory of the project.
  • Or directly run the compiled binaries in the bin directory.
$ cd src
# Build for Windows
## 64-bit
$ GOOS=windows GOARCH=amd64 go build -o ../bin/multcheck_64.exe

## 32-bit
$ GOOS=windows GOARCH=386 go build -o ../bin/multcheck_32.exe

Varshini

Varshini is a Cyber Security expert in Threat Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, and Research. Passionate about staying ahead of emerging Threats and Technologies.

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