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XORSearch & XORStrings (T)

Didier Stevens command-line utilities for locating XOR, ROL, ROT, and SHIFT-encoded strings in suspicious binaries.

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Platforms: Web · Last verified September 7, 2026

Didier Stevens command-line utilities for locating XOR, ROL, ROT, and SHIFT-encoded strings in suspicious binaries.

Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.

Getting started

Best for: String extraction and key hunting in encoded malware payloads. See the official site linked above for details.