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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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  • This is a fantastic idea, isolating downloads before they touch the hard drive is brilliant.
    Your use of micro-VMs and cryptographic attestation makes it both lightweight and trustworthy.
    Love how it’s designed for everyday users, schools, and creators who need extra protection.
    Consider adding very simple scan results or browser integration for even smoother use.
    Overall, Trojan Vault feels like a real step forward for safer computing.
  • This is a really cool and practical idea! I like how Trojan Vault goes beyond normal antivirus by isolating files completely before they touch the system. One question though since it runs at startup, how will you keep it lightweight enough so regular users don’t feel like their PC has slowed down?
    • Thank You Shashanth! The Program runs on startup and it will be light weight so no concerns there.
  • Trojan Vault is a powerful and timely concept. The problem it addresses—the vulnerability of users to malicious downloads, particularly .exe and .pkg files—is a significant and growing concern in the digital world. Its AI-powered, lightweight sandbox is a huge step up from current antivirus software, offering a new layer of security for everyday computer users. The concept seems very strong, but how would you handle the challenge of false positives, where a legitimate file is flagged as a threat?
    • Thank You Keerti! As for addressing your concern False positives are always an issue but the program's AI will be trained on all sorts of samples and the probability of false positives will be close to none. In case there is a false positive you can contact the apps 24/7 customer support for human verification too!
  • Unique Idea, has lots of potential if implemented well can be revolutionizing
  • This solves a huge problem we have been facing since the advent of smart computers. Honestly I think you should try working on it more and convert it to an actual product
    • Thanks a lot Kushal! Thinking about it too
  • This is a timely and much-needed solution in today’s cybersecurity landscape. The focus on simplicity and accessibility really makes it stand out.
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