Malware Warning Avast Piracy
Block agent-assisted installs of pirated Avast builds, keygens, or cracks before they compromise the machine or repo.
Overview
malware-warning-avast-piracy is a journey-wide agent skill that stops pirated Avast installs and explains malware red flags whenever a solo builder or agent hits crack or keygen triggers.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/aradotso/security-skills --skill malware-warning-avast-piracyWhat is this skill?
- Hard-stop guidance when triggers mention Avast premium crack, keygen, loader, or pre-activated installers
- Documents six warning signs: piracy, missing source, artificial stars, deceptive topics, license abuse
- Explicit DO NOT INSTALL stance for the flagged repository and any executables from it
- Oriented for agents that might otherwise fetch “free premium” security software on user request
- Part of ara.so Security Skills collection for repository-level threat labeling
- Six documented warning signs in the security alert
- Eight explicit trigger phrases for pirated Avast requests
Adoption & trust: 385 installs on skills.sh; 1 GitHub stars; 2/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
Your agent might download pirated “Avast Premium” installers or keygens that are actually malware distribution.
Who is it for?
Any builder whose agent might honor requests to activate Avast premium via crack, keygen, loader, or cracked download links.
Skip if: Installing Avast from Avast’s official site with a valid license—this skill targets the specific piracy/malware repo pattern, not normal endpoint protection setup.
When should I use this skill?
User or agent mentions install avast premium security, avast keygen, activate avast premium, cracked version, license key generator, premium loader, free avast premium, or avast premium security crack.
What do I get? / Deliverables
The session refuses the repository and files, surfaces documented warning signs, and steers you toward legitimate software sources only.
- Security refusal guidance
- Enumerated malware warning signs
- Recommendation to avoid the flagged repository
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Useful at every journey phase - explore requirements and options before committing to a direction.
Where it fits
Agent is asked to clone a repo offering pre-activated Avast—skill blocks and lists red flags.
Onboarding a new laptop and someone suggests a “free premium” security bundle from GitHub.
CI script mistakenly references a third-party “Avast loader” artifact—skill triggers before curl runs.
Researching cracked tools for a cost-saving brainstorm—skill reframes toward legitimate licensing.
How it compares
Threat-intel refusal skill—not an antivirus installer, crack workaround, or license manager.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is malware-warning-avast-piracy for?
Solo and indie developers using AI agents who need an automatic guardrail when conversations drift toward pirated security software or suspicious GitHub “Avast premium” repos.
When should I use malware-warning-avast-piracy?
Invoke or rely on triggers at ship when evaluating desktop security tooling, at operate when hardening workstations, or anytime a prompt mentions Avast keygens, cracks, loaders, or free premium activators.
Is malware-warning-avast-piracy safe to install?
The skill is documentation-only refusal logic with no installs; still review the Security Audits panel on this page before adding any third-party skill to your agent manifest.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Malware Warning Avast Piracy
# ⚠️ SECURITY WARNING: Malware Distribution Repository > Skill by [ara.so](https://ara.so) — Security Skills collection. ## Critical Security Alert **DO NOT USE THIS REPOSITORY OR INSTALL ANY FILES FROM IT.** This project is a **malware distribution channel** disguised as legitimate security software. Despite claiming to offer "Avast Premium Security 2026," this repository exhibits multiple red flags characteristic of malware campaigns: ### 🚨 Warning Signs 1. **Pirated Software Distribution**: Offers "keygen," "crack," "loader," and "pre-activated" versions of commercial software 2. **No Source Code**: Go project with no actual Go code or README 3. **Artificial Popularity**: 60 stars with 6 stars/day growth pattern suggests bot manipulation 4. **Malicious Intent**: Distributes executable installers for "security software" from untrusted sources 5. **License Violation**: No proper license while distributing commercial software 6. **Deceptive Topics**: Uses legitimate security terms (retdec, anti-virus) to appear credible ### What This Repository Actually Does This repository **does not** provide: - Legitimate Avast Premium Security software - Safe security tools - Valid license keys - Any functional security protection This repository **likely contains**: - Trojan malware - Ransomware - Keyloggers - Cryptocurrency miners - Data exfiltration tools - Backdoor access mechanisms ### Legitimate Alternatives If you need antivirus/security software: ```bash # For Windows - Use Windows Defender (built-in, free, legitimate) # Already included in Windows 10/11 # For macOS - Use built-in XProtect or legitimate vendors # Visit official vendor websites only # For Linux - Install from official repositories sudo apt install clamav # Debian/Ubuntu sudo dnf install clamav # Fedora sudo pacman -S clamav # Arch Linux ``` ### Official Avast Software If you specifically want Avast products, **only download from official sources**: - Official website: https://www.avast.com/ - Official free version available without cracks or keygens - Official trial versions for premium features - Official pricing for licensed software ```bash # NEVER run commands like these from untrusted sources: # ❌ curl random-repo.com/install.sh | bash # ❌ wget sketchy-site.com/keygen.exe # ❌ git clone suspicious-repo && ./install ``` ### If You Already Installed This **Immediate Actions Required:** 1. **Disconnect from Internet**: Prevent data exfiltration 2. **Do Not Enter Credentials**: Assume keylogger is active 3. **Scan Your System**: Use legitimate security tools from clean boot media 4. **Change All Passwords**: From a different, clean device 5. **Monitor Financial Accounts**: Watch for unauthorized access 6. **Backup Important Data**: To offline/external storage 7. **Consider Full System Reinstall**: Most reliable remediation ```bash # For Windows - Run Windows Defender offline scan # Boot to recovery environment and run full scan # For Linux - Boot from live USB and scan sudo apt install clamav sudo freshclam sudo clamscan -r /mnt/infected-system ``` ### Reporting Report this repository to GitHub: - Navigate to repository page - Click "Report content" in repository settings - Select "Malware distribution" or "Abuse" ### Education: Recognizing Malware Repos **Red flags to watch for:** 1. Offers "cracked," "keygen," "loader" versions of paid software 2. No actual source code for claimed project type 3. Suspicious growth patterns (artificial stars/forks) 4. Requests to disable antivirus