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QuickSand is a compact C framework designed to analyze suspected malware documents, with the ability to identify exploits in streams of different encodings and extract embedded executables, supporting file formats like doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, and more, including PDF. It can detect documents containing zero-day or unknown obfuscated exploits, with features like XOR Bitwise, math ciphers, executable extraction for Windows, Mac, Linux, VBA, exploit search, Yara signatures, and more.
QuickSand FAQ
Common questions about QuickSand including features, pricing, alternatives, and user reviews.
QuickSand is Compact C framework for analyzing suspected malware documents and detecting exploits and embedded executables. It is a Security Operations solution designed to help security teams with File Analysis.
QuickSand is a free Security Operations tool. This makes it accessible for organizations of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. Visit https://github.com/tylabs/quicksand_lite/ for download and installation instructions.
Popular alternatives to QuickSand include:
1.Cyber Triage Malware Forensics Tool - Malware scanning tool for DFIR using 40+ engines from ReversingLabs (Commercial)
2.ReversingLabs Spectra Analyze - Malware analysis platform for SOC teams with binary analysis and threat detection (Commercial)
3.Cognni Incident Investigation - Incident investigation tool for info risks, user activity, and file exposure. (Commercial)
4.MailXaminer MIME Header Analyzer - Email forensics tool for analyzing MIME header fields across 20+ formats. (Commercial)
5.SafenSoft SoftControl Change Monitoring - FIM and config change monitoring tool with baseline deviation detection. (Commercial)
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QuickSand is for security teams and organizations that need File Analysis. It's particularly suitable for small to medium-sized teams looking for cost-effective solutions. Other Security Operations tools can be found at https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations
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