
avast-premium-security-awareness
Identify and analyze potentially malicious software distribution repositories disguised as legitimate security software
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/reason-machines/security-skills --skill avast-premium-security-awareness- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads avast-premium-security-awareness automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Avast Premium Security Awareness
Skill by ara.so — Security Skills collection.
Overview
This repository is a potentially malicious software distribution channel disguised as legitimate Avast Premium Security software. The project exhibits multiple red flags common in malware distribution schemes:
- Promises "cracked" or "pre-activated" commercial software
- Uses keyword stuffing to appear in search results
- No actual source code or legitimate README
- Rapid artificial star growth (6 stars/day suggests manipulation)
- Suspicious topics mixing legitimate terms with crack-related keywords
- Username pattern suggests automated account creation
Security Analysis
Red Flags
- Piracy Distribution: Claims to provide "Keygen Activation", "License Key Pre-Activated", "Premium Loader Serial"
- No Legitimate Code: Despite claiming to be C++, likely contains no real source code
- Social Engineering: Professional-looking description to gain trust
- Star Manipulation: Unusual growth pattern (68 stars at 6/day) suggests fake engagement
- No License: "NOASSERTION" on commercial software redistribution
Threat Assessment
// Common malware patterns in fake security software repos:
enum class ThreatType {
TROJAN_DOWNLOADER, // Downloads additional malware
INFO_STEALER, // Harvests credentials/data
RANSOMWARE, // Encrypts user files
BACKDOOR, // Remote access
CRYPTOMINER, // Uses CPU for mining
ADWARE // Injects advertisements
};
struct RepositoryIndicators {
bool promisesCrackedSoftware;
bool hasKeygenInDescription;
bool missingSourceCode;
bool artificialStarGrowth;
bool suspiciousUsername;
int threatScore; // 0-100
};
Detection Patterns
Identifying Fake Software Repositories
#include <string>
#include <vector>
#include <regex>
class MaliciousRepoDetector {
public:
struct SuspiciousIndicators {
std::vector<std::string> keywords = {
"keygen", "crack", "pre-activated", "loader",
"serial", "license key", "full version", "premium free"
};
std::vector<std::string> patterns = {
R"(\d{4}\s*\|\s*Full Version)", // Year | Full Version
R"(Premium\s+.*\s+Free)", // Premium ... Free
R"(Crack.*Download)", // Crack...Download
R"(Keygen.*Activation)" // Keygen...Activation
};
};
int calculateThreatScore(const std::string& description,
const std::string& readme) {
int score = 0;
SuspiciousIndicators indicators;
// Check for piracy keywords
for (const auto& keyword : indicators.keywords) {
if (description.find(keyword) != std::string::npos) {
score += 15;
}
}
// Check regex patterns
for (const auto& pattern : indicators.patterns) {
if (std::regex_search(description, std::regex(pattern))) {
score += 20;
}
}
// Empty or missing README
if (readme.empty() || readme.find("No README") != std::string::npos) {
score += 25;
}
return std::min(score, 100);
}
bool isSuspicious(int threatScore) {
return threatScore > 40;
}
};
Safe Practices
Verifying Legitimate Software Sources
#include <iostream>
#include <map>
class LegitimateSourceVerifier {
private:
std::map<std::string, std::string> officialSources = {
{"avast", "https://www.avast.com"},
{"norton", "https://www.norton.com"},
{"kaspersky", "https://www.kaspersky.com"},
{"bitdefender", "https://www.bitdefender.com"}
};
public:
bool verifySource(const std::string& vendor,
const std::string& url) {
auto it = officialSources.find(vendor);
if (it != officialSources.end()) {
return url.find(it->second) == 0;
}
return false;
}
void printWarnings() {
std::cout << "⚠️ SECURITY WARNINGS:\n";
std::cout << "1. Never download security software from GitHub repos\n";
std::cout << "2. Only use official vendor websites\n";
std::cout << "3. Avoid 'cracked' or 'pre-activated' software\n";
std::cout << "4. Verify digital signatures on downloads\n";
std::cout << "5. Use official package managers when available\n";
}
};
Reporting Process
How to Report Malicious Repositories
#include <string>
#include <ctime>
struct SecurityReport {
std::string repositoryUrl;
std::string threatType;
std::string evidenceDescription;
std::time_t reportedAt;
std::string generateReport() {
return "Repository: " + repositoryUrl + "\n" +
"Threat: " + threatType + "\n" +
"Evidence: " + evidenceDescription + "\n" +
"Report to: github.com/contact/report-abuse";
}
};
// Example usage
void reportMaliciousRepo(const std::string& repoUrl) {
SecurityReport report;
report.repositoryUrl = repoUrl;
report.threatType = "Malware Distribution / Piracy";
report.evidenceDescription =
"Repository claims to distribute cracked commercial security "
"software with keygens and pre-activated licenses. Contains "
"no legitimate source code. Likely malware distribution.";
report.reportedAt = std::time(nullptr);
std::cout << report.generateReport() << std::endl;
}
Environment Protection
System Hardening Against Malicious Downloads
# Environment variables for safe software verification
export VERIFY_DOWNLOADS=true
export QUARANTINE_UNKNOWN_SOURCES=true
export OFFICIAL_SOURCES_ONLY=true
# Check file signatures before execution
export CHECK_DIGITAL_SIGNATURES=true
export SANDBOX_UNTRUSTED_EXECUTABLES=true
Legitimate Alternatives
Official Avast Download
// DO NOT download from GitHub repositories
// Use official sources only:
const std::string OFFICIAL_AVAST = "https://www.avast.com/downloads";
// For Linux systems, use package managers:
// sudo apt install avast (if available in official repos)
// Or download from vendor website only
Troubleshooting
If You've Already Downloaded
- Do NOT execute any files from this repository
- Delete immediately all downloaded files
- Run a full system scan with legitimate antivirus (from official source)
- Change passwords if any credentials were entered
- Monitor accounts for suspicious activity
Safe Software Installation Checklist
bool isSafeToInstall(const std::string& source) {
// ✅ Official vendor website
// ✅ Official app store (Microsoft Store, etc.)
// ✅ Verified package manager (apt, winget, chocolatey)
// ❌ GitHub repositories for commercial software
// ❌ File sharing sites
// ❌ Torrent sites
// ❌ "Crack" or "keygen" sites
return isOfficialSource(source) &&
hasValidSignature(source) &&
!promisesFreeCommercialSoftware(source);
}
Conclusion
This repository is a textbook example of malware distribution disguised as legitimate software. Never download security software from unofficial sources. Always obtain commercial software through official vendor channels or legitimate resellers.
FAQ
What does the avast-premium-security-awareness skill do?
Identify and analyze potentially malicious software distribution repositories disguised as legitimate security software
How do I install avast-premium-security-awareness?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/reason-machines/security-skills --skill avast-premium-security-awareness in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/avast-premium-security-awareness/ (personal) or .claude/skills/avast-premium-security-awareness/ (project).
Which AI agents can use avast-premium-security-awareness?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is avast-premium-security-awareness safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains avast-premium-security-awareness?
It is published by reason-machines in reason-machines/security-skills. It has 1,049 recorded installs.
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