A pattern-based anti-PDF malware system identifies and neutralizes malicious PDF files by recognizing predefined patterns or signatures associated with known threats
Detecta was developed as the final project for a Cybersecurity course at Cairo University. This project reflects the hard work, dedication, and expertise of a talented team of developers and cybersecurity enthusiasts who participated in the course. We would like to express our gratitude to the team members:
We appreciate their contributions in making Detecta a robust and effective PDF Antivirus solution.
- Scan PDF files for malware and suspicious patterns.
- Easy-to-use user interface.
- Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS).
Before you can use PDF Antivirus with Electron, you'll need to follow these steps for those options:
Option 1: Using an Executable (EXE) File Download the zip with the EXE file from:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CjCeaH72vmXmeSvBzCOmLA_R03scp3wR?usp=sharing.
Please install the Application: After downloading the EXE file, double-click it to install the application on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Option 2: Using node and npm (Node Package Manager) Step 1: Prerequisites
Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js installed on your system. You can download it from Node.js Official Website.
Step 2: Clone the Repository
git clone [https://github.com/marwan995/Detecta.git]
cd Detecta
Install Dependencies: Run the following command to install the necessary Node.js dependencies:
npm install
Start the Application: Once the dependencies are installed, start the application:
npm start
This will launch the PDF Antivirus application on your computer.
That's it! You're now ready to use PDF Antivirus with Electron to scan and protect your PDF files.