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Maltrail

Malicious traffic detection system utilizing public blacklists and heuristic traffic behavior analysis.

LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars5.8k
Last commit5 days ago
Tags5 topics
Dns Threat AnalyzerMalicious Traffic DetectorPacket Blacklist MatcherCc Beacon SnifferSecurity
Overview

Why consider Maltrail?

Maltrail is an open-source network traffic detection system written in Python. It cross-references network packets against authoritative public threat lists to detect Command & Control (C&C) beacons, malware downloads, and malicious DNS requests.

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Overview of Maltrail

Maltrail flags suspicious outbound network connections and infected device communications in real-time.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/stamparm/maltrail.git
2cd maltrail
3sudo python sensor.py &
4python server.py

Access http://localhost:8338 to view live network traffic alerts and identified malware domains.

Maltrail is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0.

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Maltrail FAQs

Maltrail is listed as a Devops Infrastructure tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Maltrail is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Maltrail is listed as an alternative to Snort. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.