Mwcollect is a user-friendly tool that captures autonomous malware, such as worms, in non-native environments. It simplifies the process of collecting these types of threats, making it an ideal solution for cybersecurity professionals.
If you're looking for a software solution to collect worms and other autonomous spreading malware in a non-native environment like FreeBSD or Linux, mwcollect is an excellent option to consider. The software was originally developed for collecting binaries for botnet monitoring, and to this day it remains primarily used for collecting bots.
One thing that sets mwcollect apart from other solutions is that it's often dubbed a "next generation honeypot" by some users. However, it's important to note that computers running mwcollect cannot actually be infected with the malware that it collects - this common misunderstanding can lead to confusion.
With the latest release, mwcollect has added a submit-gotek submission module and addressed some bugs in the timeout code. Plus, it now builds cleanly under FreeBSD. Overall, if you're looking for a reliable and easy-to-use solution for malware collection, mwcollect is definitely worth considering.
One thing that sets mwcollect apart from other solutions is that it's often dubbed a "next generation honeypot" by some users. However, it's important to note that computers running mwcollect cannot actually be infected with the malware that it collects - this common misunderstanding can lead to confusion.
With the latest release, mwcollect has added a submit-gotek submission module and addressed some bugs in the timeout code. Plus, it now builds cleanly under FreeBSD. Overall, if you're looking for a reliable and easy-to-use solution for malware collection, mwcollect is definitely worth considering.
What's New
Version 3.0.3: N/A