Description:
Supply Chain Attack Detection, via context differential analysis and YARA
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.18.3@0
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Tracked Since: Nov 23, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
GitHub |
formulae.brew.sh
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Stars: 635 |
Forks: 59 |
Language: YARA |
Category: Security
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Tags:
security
supply-chain
yara
threat-detection
devsecops
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Install:
brew install malcontent
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About:
Malcontent performs context differential analysis across codebases to identify supply chain attack patterns that traditional scanners miss. It leverages YARA rules to detect suspicious behaviors in package updates, commits, and releases. The tool provides actionable intelligence about potential software supply chain compromises before they reach production.
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Key Features:
- Context differential analysis for detecting subtle supply chain attacks
- Extensive YARA rule library tailored for supply chain security
- Multi-language support for analyzing diverse codebases
- CI/CD integration capabilities for automated scanning
- Actionable reporting with risk scoring and remediation guidance
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Use Cases:
- Pre-deployment scanning of third-party dependencies for malicious code
- Continuous monitoring of upstream package repositories for suspicious changes
- Incident response and forensic analysis of potential supply chain compromises
- Security auditing of software development workflows and dependencies
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Alternatives:
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yara
– Malcontent provides specialized supply chain context and differential analysis on top of YARA's pattern matching
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trivy
– Trivy focuses on vulnerability scanning while malcontent specializes in behavioral analysis and supply chain attack detection
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| Dec 23, 2025 11:08pm |
1.18.3 |
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0a1cd2bb |
| Nov 23, 2025 8:02pm |
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VERSION_BUMP |
09ada47f |
| Nov 10, 2025 11:15pm |
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d4045f86 |
| Sep 24, 2025 5:35pm |
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bb82248a |
| Sep 24, 2025 5:08pm |
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0e7e1197 |
| Sep 16, 2025 3:53am |
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b0f17f8d |
| Dec 18, 2024 12:09pm |
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VERSION_BUMP |
3a420ccc |
| Dec 17, 2024 8:46pm |
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16a77ebc |
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