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[Open Source] EE Antivirus: A modern, lightweight antivirus & security shield built with Python & PyQt6 (Real-Time Protection, WSC Integration, Anti-Exclusion Guard)

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Published: 09/04/2026 (09/04/2026, 15:40:44 UTC)
Source: Reddit Cybersecurity

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[Open Source] EE Antivirus: A modern, lightweight antivirus & security shield built with Python & PyQt6 (Real-Time Protection, WSC Integration, Anti-Exclusion Guard) Source: https://github.com/erdalsam35-sketch/ee-antivirus

Reddit Discussion

r/cybersecurity·posted by u/erdalsam35
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Hey everyone! 👋

I wanted to share an open-source project I’ve been actively developing: **EE Antivirus**.

It’s a 100% free, privacy-friendly, and open-source Windows security suite built completely with **Python 3.11** and **PyQt6**.

🔗 **GitHub Repository:** https://github.com/erdalsam35-sketch/ee-antivirus

📦 **Releases & Setup:** https://github.com/erdalsam35-sketch/ee-antivirus/releases

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### 🛡️ Why Did I Build This?

Most modern antivirus solutions are bloated, harvest user data, or bombard you with upsells. I wanted to build a transparent, hackable, and capable security shield that respects user privacy while exploring Windows internals and native security APIs.

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### ✨ Key Features:

- **Real-Time Guard & Heuristics:** Scans running processes and filesystem events on the fly with hash, pattern, and heuristic detection engines.

- **Anti-Exclusion Shield:** Prevents malware from silently adding malicious folder/process exclusions to Windows Defender.

- **Official Windows Security Center (WSC) Integration:** Registers natively as a recognized Antivirus provider in Windows Security (`root\SecurityCenter2`).

- **USB & Removable Drive Watcher:** Instantly notifies and triggers deep scans when an external USB disk is plugged in.

- **FIM (File Integrity Monitoring):** Watches critical system paths and files for tampering.

- **Firewall & Network Monitor:** Live inspection of network traffic, open sockets, and suspicious connections.

- **Modern Cyber Dashboard:** Responsive telemetry widgets, gauges, sparklines, dark/light themes, and interactive logs.

- **Dual Mode (GUI & CLI):** Can be used via PyQt6 UI or headless via Command Line (`--scan quick`, `--quarantine list`, etc.).

- **Multi-language Support:** Native Turkish & English support.

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### 💻 Tech Stack:

- **Core:** Python 3.11, ctypes, Windows API, winreg, WMI

- **GUI:** PyQt6

- **Distribution:** PyInstaller single-click installer wizard + portable binary

I would love to get your feedback, code reviews, and suggestions! If you find it interesting, starring the repo on GitHub means a lot ⭐!

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Threat ID: 6a9b4812acd9273b495d5626

Added to database: 09/04/2026, 22:37:06 UTC

Last updated: 09/05/2026, 03:22:09 UTC

Views: 8

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