Viper alternatives
Looking for an alternative tool to replace Viper? During the review of Viper we looked at other open source tools. Based on their category, tags, and text, these are the ones that have the best match.
Top 3
- Cuckoo Sandbox (malware analysis tool)
- Malice (VirusTotal clone)
- Binary Analysis Next Generation (framework for binary analysis)
These tools are ranked as the best alternatives to Viper.
Alternatives (by score)
Cuckoo Sandbox (cuckoo)
Introduction
In a matter of seconds, Cuckoo Sandbox provides detailed results on what a file does within an isolated environment. This helps with malware analysis and understanding what it exactly tries to achieve. Further analysis can be done, based on the previous actions that were done.
Cuckoo Sandbox was created by Claudio Guarnieri as part of the Google Summer of Code project in 2010.
Project details
Cuckoo Sandbox is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 2000 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
- - Many provided pull requests are still open
- - Many reported issues are still open
Typical usage
- Digital forensics
- Malware analysis
Malice
Introduction
Malice is a malware analysis that wants to provide a free and open source version of VirusTotal. The goal of Malice is to make it usable by both independent researchers up to fortune 500 companies.
Malice is useful for those that do malware analysis or deal with user-generated files that may contain malware. The framework allows scanning files and directories to see if they are infected.
Project details
Malice is written in Golang.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 500 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Malware analysis
- Malware detection
- Malware research
- Malware scanning
Binary Analysis Next Generation (BANG)
Introduction
BANG is a framework to unpack files recursively and scan them. The files can be firmware, binaries, or malware. The main goal is to scan all files and perform classification and labeling. This way each file can be further analyzed based on the characteristics.
Project details
Binary Analysis Next Generation is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
- - No releases on GitHub available
Typical usage
- Binary analysis
- Malware analysis
- Malware scanning
bingrep
Introduction
Searches through binaries and highlights the most important areas with colors.
Supported binary formats:
- ELF 32/64, arm, x86, openrisc
- Mach 32/64, arm, x86
- PE
Project details
Mal Tindex
Introduction
Mal Tindex is a tool that performs binary analysis on malware samples. It analyzes the binaries it is provided to learn about the specifics of each malware sample that makes them unique. This way data can be gathered that may provide background information. For example, it could provide the attribution of a particular actor or malware campaign.
Project details
Mal Tindex is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Malware analysis
- Malware research
AutoNessus (autonessus)
Introduction
This tool is useful to time scans, for example by having it run outside of business hours, and stop when the day starts.
Note: originally another tool was named AutoNessus. That is now Seccubus.
Project details
AutoNessus is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
- - No releases on GitHub available
Typical usage
- Vulnerability scanning
InstaRecon
Introduction
InstaRecon is a security tool that can help with the reconnaissance phase of a penetration test. It can collect a number of data points with limited input.Project details
InstaRecon is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Penetration testing
- Reconnaissance
Seccubus
Introduction
Supported engines and tools:
- Nessus
- OpenVAS
- Nmap
- Nikto
- Medusa
- Qualys SSL labs
- SkipFish
- SSLyze
- testssl.sh
- ZAP
Project details
Sn1per
Introduction
Sn1per is security scanner that can be used during a penetration test to enumerate and scan for vulnerabilities.Project details
Sn1per is written in Python, shell script.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 10 contributors
- + More than 1000 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
- - Unknown project license
Typical usage
- Penetration testing
- Reconnaissance
pick
Introduction
Tools like pick are used to store passwords and secrets safely.
Project details
pick is written in Golang.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + Very low number of dependencies
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Data security
- Secure storage
pshtt
Introduction
Pshtt was developed to push organizations, including government departments, to adopt HTTPS across the enterprise.
Project details
pshtt is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 500 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Security assessment
- Web application analysis
SpiderFoot
Introduction
SpiderFoot can be used offensively during penetration tests, or defensively to learn what information is available about your organization.
Project details
SpiderFoot is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Information gathering
BetterCAP
Introduction
BetterCAP is often used by those who perform penetration testing and security assessments. This tool and framework is in particular useful for attempting man-in-the-middle attacks (MitM).
Project details
BetterCAP is written in Golang.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 25 contributors
- + More than 2000 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Bypassing security measures
- Penetration testing
- Security assessment
Bowcaster
Introduction
Bowcaster is a framework to create exploits. It is written in Python and comes with a set of tool and modules to help exploit development.Project details
Bowcaster is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
- - No updates for a while
Typical usage
- Exploit development
- Penetration testing
fsociety
Introduction
The fsociety toolkit is a penetration framework containing other security tools. The project states that is includes all the tools that are used in the Mr. Robot tv series.Project details
fsociety is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 10 contributors
- + More than 2000 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
- - Full name of author is unknown
Typical usage
- Penetration testing
- Security assessment
Kitty
Introduction
Kitty is a framework for those who want to do fuzzing unusual targets, like proprietary protocols. Although Kitty itself is not a fuzzing tool, it allows one to build a fuzzing tool.
Project details
Kitty is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Application fuzzing
Metasploit Framework
Introduction
Metasploit is a framework that consists of tools to perform security assignments. It focuses on the offensive side of security and leverages exploit modules.Project details
Metasploit Framework is written in Ruby.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 400 contributors
- + More than 9000 stars
- + Many maintainers
- + The source code of this software is available
- + Supported by a large company
- + Well-known tool
Typical usage
- Penetration testing
- Security assessment
- Vulnerability scanning
OWTF (Offensive Web Testing Framework)
Introduction
OWTF is short for Offensive Web Testing Framework and it is one of the many OWASP projects to improve security.
Project details
OWTF is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 25 contributors
- + More than 500 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Penetration testing
- Security assessment
Pocsuite
Introduction
Pocsuite is a remote vulnerability testing and development framework. It can be used by penetration testers and vulnerability researchers.Project details
Pocsuite is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 10 contributors
- + More than 1000 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Vulnerability development
- Vulnerability testing
chkrootkit
Introduction
The chkrootkit tool consists of multiple parts that may detect the presence of rootkit parts of rootkit behavior on a system.
Some areas that are checked include:
- interface in promiscuous mode
- lastlog deletions
- wtmp deletions
- wtmpx deletions
- signs of LKM trojans
- utmp deletions
Project details
chkrootkit is written in C, shell script.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + Used language is shell script
- + Project is mature (10+ years)
- - Long time between releases
Typical usage
- Malware detection
- Malware scanning
ClamAV
Introduction
ClamAV is a popular tool to detect malicious software or malware. While it calls itself an antivirus engine, it probably won't encounter many viruses, as they have become rare. It is more likely to find other forms of malware like worms, backdoors, and ransomware. ClamAV can be used in a few ways, from doing an occasional scan up to scanning in batch. ClamAV does not do on-access scanning but can be combined with other tools to obtain similar functionality. ClamAV is often used to support scanning incoming emails for malicious content.
Project details
ClamAV is written in C.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + Many maintainers
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Malware analysis
- Malware detection
- Malware scanning
Diamorphine
Introduction
Rootkits are typically considered to be malware, or malicious software. With the intent to hide, this type of software is often used after a breach. Learning about how it works can be useful for security researchers and security professionals.
Project details
Diamorphine is written in C.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Learning
hBlock
Introduction
For the privacy-aware users, tools like hBlock can be helpful to block malicious domains, malware, advertisements, and trackers. Trackers could be pixels added to websites to track which pages you visited, which might invade your privacy.
Project details
hBlock is written in shell script.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + Used language is shell script
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Malware protection
- Privacy enhancement
- Provide anonymity
LMD
Introduction
LMD uses MD5 file hashes and HEX pattern matches to define the malware signatures. These are used to detect malware.
Project details
LMD is written in shell script.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Malware scanning
Malscan
Introduction
Malscan is a tool to scan for malicious software (malware) such as viruses, worms, and backdoors. Its goal is to extend ClamAV with more scanning modes and signatures. It targets web servers running Linux, but can also be used on mail servers and desktops.
Project details
Malscan is written in shell script.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + Used language is shell script
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Malware protection
- Malware scanning
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