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yara-memory-hunting

Run YARA rules against full memory dumps or individual processes via Volatility.

11|1|Updated May 4, 2026
Search Tags:#volatility#incident-response#ioc#memory-forensics#malware-detection#yara#cobalt-strike
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dreadnode/capabilities --skill yara-memory-hunting
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yara-memory-hunting
Source: https://github.com/dreadnode/capabilities/tree/main/capabilities/memory-forensics/skills/yara-memory-hunting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dreadnode/capabilities --skill yara-memory-hunting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually sifting through large memory images to identify malicious artifacts, malware families, and indicators of compromise is time-consuming and error-prone for digital forensics and incident response teams. This skill automates and streamlines that process using targeted YARA scanning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scoped YARA Scanning: Run rules against full memory images or individual suspect processes to reduce noise and speed up analysis.
  • Rule Set Flexibility: Use community-maintained packs for commodity C2 and malware, or create custom inline rules for triage-derived indicators.
  • Pivot Workflow: Follow up confirmed hits with Volatility commands to analyze injected regions, mapped modules, and extract additional IoCs for further investigation. Use case: For example, if you identify a suspicious process during incident triage, use this skill to run a targeted YARA scan against that process's memory to confirm if it is a known Cobalt Strike beacon, then pivot to extract associated configuration and network indicators.

Quick Start

Use the yara-memory-hunting skill to scan the provided memory image for known C2 framework artifacts and triage any confirmed hits.

Frequently Asked Questions about yara-memory-hunting

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I scan a memory dump for malware and C2 frameworks using YARA?▼

Scan memory dumps for malware and C2 frameworks by applying YARA rules via Volatility. This process identifies malicious artifacts and command-and-control tools in full memory images or individual process memory spaces during incident response triage.

Can I run YARA rules against a specific suspect process instead of the full memory image?▼

Yes, you can run YARA rules against a specific suspect process instead of the full memory image. Scoped YARA scanning reduces noise and speeds up analysis by targeting individual process memory spaces during digital forensics investigations.

What's the best way to confirm if a process is a Cobalt Strike beacon in memory?▼

Confirm if a process is a Cobalt Strike beacon by running a targeted YARA scan against that process's memory. Identified hits can be followed up with Volatility pivot commands to extract associated configuration and network indicators.

Do I need custom YARA rules to detect malware in memory forensics?▼

You do not strictly need custom YARA rules to detect malware in memory forensics. The workflow supports community-maintained rule packs for commodity C2 and malware, while also allowing custom inline rules for triage-derived indicators of compromise.

How do I extract additional IoCs after finding a YARA hit in a memory dump?▼

Extract additional IoCs after finding a YARA hit in a memory dump by using follow-up Volatility pivot commands. These commands analyze injected regions and mapped modules associated with the confirmed malicious artifacts for further investigation.

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