[Code Addition Request]: Add a Malware scanner

[djv554]

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Latest Merged PR Link

#925

Project Description

This feature will scan files to detect potentially malicious files by comparing their hash signatures against a predefined list of known malware hashes using the hashlib library.

Key features:

• Hash Comparison: Utilizes cryptographic hash functions (e.g., SHA-256) to generate file hashes, allowing for efficient and accurate comparisons against a list of known malware signatures.
• User-Friendly Interface: Offers a simple command-line interface that allows users to easily specify the file or directory to scan.
• Malware Signature Database: Maintains a list of known malware hashes, enabling the scanner to quickly check against common threats.
• Scan Results: Provides clear feedback on the scan results, indicating whether any files are potentially malicious and listing their hashes for verification
• File System Support: Capable of scanning both individual files and directories, making it versatile for various scanning needs.

Full Name

Deanne Vaz

Participant Role

Contributor at GSSoC-extd and Hacktoberfest

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[Tanisha0708]

@djv554 i would like to Work on this please assign me this issue

[UTSAVS26]

@djv554 i would like to Work on this please assign me this issue

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