Virus Be Gone Wiki: Signature Format

What Are Signatures?

Signatures are the core of Virus Be Gone’s virus detection system. Each signature is a unique pattern or hash that identifies a known malware or virus. The scanner compares files against these signatures to detect infections.

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Signature File Location

Virus Be Gone stores signature files in the signatures/ folder inside the program directory.

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Signature File Format

Each signature file is a .json. The general format for a signature line is:

  {
    "hash": "395d094ab3c1bd35e6e697c883428f8b23efe8bf4669a359ff252fdefb4b0ae6"
  }

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How Signatures Are Used

• During scanning, Virus Be Gone reads all signatures from the signature files.
• It compares files against the signature patterns based on their type.
• If a match is found, the file is flagged as suspicious or infected.
• Matched signatures are logged with their description and ID for reference.

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Adding Custom Signatures

You can add your own signatures by editing or adding new files inside the signatures/ folder following the format above.

Tips for Signature Management

• Keep signature files updated regularly for better protection.
• Use clear descriptions to help identify threats quickly.
• Test custom signatures carefully to avoid false positives.

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Troubleshooting

• If signatures aren’t loading, check that the files are correctly formatted and saved in the signatures/ folder.
• Avoid duplicate signature IDs to prevent conflicts.

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