[Open Source Project] GLIMPS introduces the Host Connector!

GLIMPS has created the Host Connector: an open source tool written in Go, which enables real-time monitoring of directories on your Windows and Linux systems, scanning files through the GLIMPS Malware Detect API for in-depth analysis.

It helps you to protect yourself proactively against potential threats in your environment.

Host Connector features are designed to maximize the effectiveness of malware detection, while simplifying the user experience:

Real-time monitoring and automated extraction

The tool continuously monitors configured directories.

It detects file creation and modification events. As soon as a file is added or modified, it is automatically sent to GLIMPS for instant anti-malware analysis.

This real-time monitoring ensures that any potentially malicious modification is quickly identified, even for files contained in large archives (ZIP, RAR, ISO, etc.).

File scanning

In addition to continuous monitoring, Host Connector allows you to perform manual scans.

Whether you prefer to launch a scan via the command line, or simply right-click on a file in Windows, flexibility is guaranteed:

• The Connector sends files to GLIMPS Malware via the Detect API.
• 2 possible operating modes: manual or scheduled scan.
• The connector processes the scan results and takes appropriate action based on the verdict.

Quarantine

If a threat is detected, the file is immediately moved to an encrypted quarantine folder.

This ensures that the malicious file cannot damage your system or spread the infection, while giving you the option of dealing with it safely.

Depending on the configuration, threats can be removed directly.

Example of Host Connector use in “Supervision” mode with quarantine

As a versatile tool, the Host Connector is a simple, effective and automatic answer to protecting you against threats.

If you’re a system administrator, for example, it can ensure that there are no threats to files stored in network shares or cloud services used in your company, such as NextCloud, OneDrive, or Google Drive.

If you’re a developer, it can check packages present on a repository or within a CI/CD chain.

There are numerous configuration options, either via a .json file or as a command-line parameter, to suit different needs.

Being based on the GLIMPS Malware Detect API, it is also possible to investigate the analyzed files in greater depth, through GLIMPS Malware Expert.

Host Connector integration example

Host Connector is available on our GitHub. You’ll find the source code, installation and configuration instructions, as well as full documentation to guide you through the tool.

The Host Connector is positioned as a multi-functional tool for real-time file security, offering proactive, automated protection tailored to corporate environments and cybersecurity needs.

As an open source project, we invite developers, security researchers and the curious to explore the code, suggest improvements and contribute to the evolution of this tool. Together, we can build a safer digital environment for everyone!

Interested in finding out more about integrating GLIMPS Malware with Host Connector?

Contact our experts today to schedule a personalized demonstration and find out how this solution can meet your cybersecurity needs.