Overview
Malbox is an open-source malware analysis platform that provides security researchers and cybersecurity teams with a powerful, extensible environment for analyzing files and understanding malicious behavior.Why Malbox
Malbox delivers a modern alternative to existing open-source solutions with enhanced extensibility, streamlined workflows, and superior usability.Plugin-based Architecture
Extend Malbox’s analysis capabilities through plugins, allowing you to tailor the platform to your specific workflow and requirements.
User-friendly Ecosystem
From installation to configuration, Malbox reduces complexity while preserving advanced capabilities and customization options.
Machinery Flexibility
Deploy on-premise or in the cloud with support for multiple VM providers. Easily extend support through provider and provisioner interfaces.
Well Documented
Comprehensive, up-to-date documentation helps you understand and work effectively with the platform.
Comparisons
Malbox stands alongside other open-source malware analysis platforms, each with distinct strengths and trade-offs.| Feature | Malbox | Cuckoo Sandbox | CAPE Sandbox | Drakvuf | Thorium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Rust microservices with zero-copy IPC | Python monolithic | Python monolithic (Cuckoo fork) | Agentless Xen-based hypervisor tracing | Containerized, Kubernetes orchestrated |
| Plugin System | Versioned plugin API, host/guest contexts | Module-based plugins | Enhanced module-based plugins | C++ kernel/user-space plugins | Modular pipeline with Docker images |
| Providers | VMware, KVM, VirtualBox + extensible | VMware, KVM, VirtualBox, others | VMware, KVM, VirtualBox, others | Xen primary, some KVM, VMware Player | Docker containers, Kubernetes cluster |
| Infrastructure as Code | Packer, Ansible integration + extensible | Manual setup | Manual setup | Scripted setup, no IaC | Kubernetes manifests, Helm charts |
| Performance | High-performance IPC, concurrent tasks | Python performance, single-threaded | Python performance, single-threaded | Efficient hypervisor tracing | Scalable for large workflows |
| Development Status | Active | Inactive since ~2023 | Active, forked Cuckoo | Active | Active |
| Web Interface | SvelteKit | Django-based | Django-based | React (separate project) | React |
| Configuration Extraction | Plugin dependent | Basic dynamic config extraction | Automated and detailed config extraction | Kernel/user tracing, memory dumps | Integrated tool results, tagging |
| License | GPL v3 | GPL v3 | GPL v3 | GPL v3 | Apache 2.0 |