I built a Windows diagnostic tool in Python to detect RATs, persistence, and suspicious logs

Source: Dev.to

Introduction

Hi Devs 👋

Over the past few months, I’ve been building a series of lightweight diagnostic tools for Windows, designed for anyone who wants to analyze their system for anomalies, persistence techniques, or potential malware traces.

Features

System Hunter – Pro Edition is a modular Python suite that includes:

• Log Hunter – Scans system logs for critical or suspicious events 🧠
• Persistence Hunter – Detects persistence mechanisms (Run keys, services, WMI) 🛡️
• Cleanup Hunter – Removes temp files, suspicious executables, and RAT leftovers 🧹

Highlights

• No installation required ✅
• Human‑readable output ✅
• MIT License + Ethical Disclaimer included ✅

Availability

📦 The tool is available on Ko‑fi:

👉 https://ko-fi.com/mentalistops

Intended Use

• Personal forensic analysis
• OSINT and digital investigations
• Security audits on Windows systems

Disclaimer

🔐 This tool is intended for ethical and responsible use only. Feedback, suggestions, or forks are welcome!

Thanks for your support 🙏