Laika BOSS is an object scanner and intrusion detection system designed for analyzing files and extracting embedded objects for security analysis. The system features a scalable and configurable architecture that processes files to identify and extract child objects, apply security flags, and generate metadata for subsequent analysis workflows. Core components include: - laika.py: The main framework engine that handles object processing and analysis - laikad: Network service daemon for distributed scanning operations - cloudscan: Command-line interface for direct file analysis The platform supports flexible rule-based detection and can be integrated into larger security analysis pipelines. It processes various file types to identify suspicious content, embedded objects, and potential security threats through automated scanning and metadata extraction.