vx-underground


vx-underground also known as VXUG, is an educational website about malware and cybersecurity.[1][2] It claims to have the largest online repository of malware.[3] The site was launched in May, 2019 and has grown to host over 35 million pieces of malware samples.[1][4]

Reception

Kim Crawley compared the site to VirusTotal and states that vx-underground is more susceptible to suspicion for law enforcement.[5]

References
  1. "How vx-underground is building a hacker\'s dream library". therecord.media. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
  2. "VX-Underground malware collective framed by Phobos ransomware". BleepingComputer. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
  3. "Unveiling the Deceptive Dance: Phobos Ransomware Masquerading As VX-Underground". Qualys Security Blog. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  4. "Diving Deep into the Abyss of Cybersecurity: A Voyage through VX-Underground". The Final Hop. 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  5. Crawley, Kim (2023). Hacker Culture A to Z. O'Reilly Media.
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