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Trojan Vault - Zero-Trust Code Execution Platform

In the modern era of the world wide web everything that appears online should be approched with some caution. This is especially true with .exe/pkg files downloaded on your personal computer.

Introducing Trojan Vault ; an AI powered Sandbox Environment that runs as soon as you power on your personal computer. It intercepts downloaded .exe(For windows) , dmg and pkg(for MAC) files and automatically runs it to detect if a file has any trojans or viruses. The platform uses an environment seperate from that of the Local hardware of the PC and thus your harddisk will not be infected. This platform is hassle free and very light to run.

The platform will use the following technologies

  • Micro-VM / WebAssembly Isolation: Each snippet runs in a disposable, ultra-light environment.
  • Cryptographic Attestation: Users and code providers verify the environment before execution (leveraging Intel SGX, AMD SEV, or TPM-based attestation).
  • Granular Policy Engine: Network, filesystem, and API access defined per snippet.
  • Immutable Infrastructure: Each execution destroys itself afterward — no state, no persistence.
  • AI Security Layer: Behavior analysis of code during runtime for anomaly/malware detection

 

Current Solutions and their Drawbacks

  • Virtual Machines - Long boot times, heavy to run, harder for non tech folks to understand.
  • Cloud compute (AWS Lambda) - Privacy concerns, Pricey Tiers.
  • Anti Virus - Good at detecting viruses but can still leak it on your harddisk.

Who benefits?

  • Common folks with lower knowledge of computers
  • Schools and Colleges
  • People who have Youtube as a career who recieve malicious emails with malicious .exe/pkg files

The motivation behind this idea is my own personal experience which resulted in my 11 year old PC being lost to a Trojan.

Lets make the WWW a better place for the common folks.
Trojan Vault is here to save the day!

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  • Love this concept! Trojan Vault sounds like the perfect middle ground between the heavy overhead of VMs and the limited protection of traditional antivirus. The use of micro‑VMs and AI behavioral analysis makes it future‑ready, especially for non‑technical users who just want peace of mind when downloading files. Definitely something that could make the internet safer for everyone!
    • Thank you Amaan! I would love to see this come to reality.
  • Trojan Vault tackles a real problem with smart tech choices, but you should address practical gaps: ensure it runs smoothly on older PCs, clarify what happens if attestation isn’t supported, and explain how the AI avoids false positives or sandbox escapes. Strengthening these points will make the concept more credible and robust.
    • Thank you Alisha! About your concern, False positives' probability will be very low due to high training curve of the AI but in case it occurs and you are suspicious you can always contact our 24/7 support.
  • This solution smartly combines AI and isolation tech to stop trojans at the door, giving everyday users peace of mind without extra complexity.
  • Trojan Vault creates a safe, lightweight sandbox to test downloads before they touch your PC. It’s simpler than virtual machines and stronger than traditional antiviruses, making security accessible to everyone.
  • I like how you described the problem you're dealing with perfectly, and an attempt towards an innovative solution, The strong tech explanation and comparison with current solutions is convincing. Excellent idea!
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