r/Malware is a subreddit with 103k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses malware, malware sample, windows, tool, and sideloading.
A place for malware reports, analysis and information for [anti]malware professionals and enthusiasts.
Popular Themes in r/Malware
#1
Pain & Anger
: "MALICIOUS VS CODE EXTENSION! DO NOT DOWNLOAD!!"
6 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "I got tired of users clicking on stupid links so I built this chrome extension"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Malware
#1
Malware
: "Cisco just found Windows Malware that runs four AI models simultaneously and lets them vote on what to steal from your computer, with no human attacker giving orders"
29 posts
#2
Malware Sample
4 posts
#3
Windows
: "Cisco just found Windows malware that runs four AI models simultaneously and lets them vote on what to steal from your computer, with no human attacker giving orders"
3 posts
#4
Tool
: "MVT, the 14k-star Mobile Verification Toolkit Amnesty International built during the Pegasus Project, for pulling forensic traces off a phone to check it for spyware"
3 posts
#5
Sideloading
: "Nine files, two payloads: a Silver Fox sideloade…"
3 posts
#6
Vs Code
: "MALICIOUS Vs Code EXTENSION! DO NOT DOWNLOAD!!"
3 posts
#7
Ai
: "Cisco just found Windows malware that runs four Ai models simultaneously and lets them vote on what to steal from your computer, with no human attacker giving orders"
2 posts
#8
Dll
2 posts
#9
Vulnerability
: "Community Threat Notice: Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Vulnerabilities"
2 posts
#10
Scam
1 post
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+12k members(13.7%)
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Last updated: October 18, 2026