YARA is a powerful tool designed primarily to aid malware researchers in identifying and categorizing malware samples, though its applications are broader. The tool enables users to create detailed descriptions, or “rules,” for malware families or any other target based on textual or binary patterns. Each rule comprises a collection of strings and a logical expression, forming the criteria for its detection and classification. YARA is a multi-platform tool compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. … More →

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