Hollows Hunter

Abstract

1. Introduction

Hollows Hunter allows also for continuous memory scanning, via /loop argument, or by being run as an ETW listener: in /etw mode (64-bit version only).

If no specific target is selected, it proceeds to scan all available processes.

2. Objective

Scans all running processes. Recognizes and dumps a variety of potentially malicious implants (replaced/implanted PEs, shellcodes, hooks, in-memory patches).

This project demonstrates how C can be applied to a real-world Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking problem.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• Arduino IDE / PlatformIO or a C compiler (gcc)
• Target board where applicable
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/hasherezade/hollows_hunter.git
cd hollows_hunter

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add logging and alert notifications (email / Telegram)
• Write a threat model document for the tool
• Package it with Docker for safe lab testing

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Which threat or attack does this project defend against?
2. What detection or protection technique is used and what are its limits?
3. How are false positives and false negatives handled?
4. Which cryptographic algorithms or security standards are involved?
5. What legal and ethical rules apply when testing a tool like this?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by hasherezade and published on GitHub under the BSD 2-Clause "Simplified" License. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.