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Hayabusa

Tool manual · Kali & common usage

Forensics · Intermediate · Forensics lane

IntermediateDFIR
Authorized usage only. Capture and inspect traffic only on systems and networks you own or have written permission to analyze.

What is Hayabusa?

Hayabusa hunts Windows EVTX with Sigma-oriented timelines.

Fast Windows log triage for DFIR/blue team.

Official website: Hayabusa · Documentation

When do you use it?

  • You need Fast Windows EVTX hunting and timeline.
  • You are following a CYNARKS lab or authorized engagement that calls for Hayabusa.
  • You already tried simpler checks and need this tool’s deeper capability.

Who uses it?

  • DFIR analysts
  • SOC / blue team
  • Malware analysts

How do you use it? (typical flow)

  1. Install Hayabusa using the steps below (prefer Kali package or official installer).
  2. Confirm you have authorization for the target (lab VM, own system, or written scope).
  3. Run --help / man (or the Help section) to see current flags for your version.
  4. Start with a safe example from Basic commands against localhost or an authorized lab target.
  5. Record what you ran, what you observed, and any follow-up (filter, report, remediation).

Help & manual (like man / --help)

Every serious tool has a built-in way to look up flags. Learn these first so you are not stuck memorizing every option.

  1. 1. Repo

    https://github.com/Yamato-Security/hayabusa

Kali Linux

Download release binary; can process EVTX copied into Kali.

1. Installation

OSInstallation
Kali LinuxDownload release binary; can process EVTX copied into Kali.
GitHub releasesHayabusa binary

2. Basic commands

  1. 1. Hunt in lab logs

    hayabusa.exe evtx -d ./evtx/

    Hunt in lab logs

  2. 2. Show help

    hayabusa.exe --help

    List flags for your installed version (same habit as man/--help).

  3. 3. Short help

    hayabusa.exe -h

    Alternate help flag when supported.

5. Useful features

  • Sigma rules
  • JSON/CSV output

6. Practical examples

  1. Example 1: Hunt in lab logs

    hayabusa.exe evtx -d ./evtx/

    Hunt in lab logs

  2. Example 2: Show help

    hayabusa.exe --help

    List flags for your installed version (same habit as man/--help).

  3. Example 3: Short help

    hayabusa.exe -h

    Alternate help flag when supported.

7. Important notes

  • Blue team log hunting on Windows.
  • Authorized targets only — labs, systems you own, or written permission.
  • Prefer reading --help / man / official docs for your installed version; flags change over time.

Related course: digital forensics incident response · Commands: /commands