Cybersecurity Malware Scan Report: SayPro Admin and Internal Dashboards.

Department: SayPro Websites and Apps Office
Governance: SayPro Marketing Royalty
Document Title: Full Malware Scan – SayPro Admin and Internal Dashboards
Framework Reference: SCMR-6 – SayPro Monthly Malware Scanning
Scan Period: June 2025

1. Introduction

This document outlines the June 2025 cybersecurity procedures undertaken to scan and secure the SayPro Admin and Internal Dashboards. These platforms are used by SayPro executives, IT teams, educators, and administrative staff to manage data, users, learning environments, marketing campaigns, and internal operations. Given their critical nature, maintaining strict malware-free integrity and user access control is essential.

2. Objective of the Scan

The malware scan of the admin and internal dashboards is performed to:

• Detect and eliminate malware, spyware, trojans, and suspicious scripts
• Prevent unauthorized access to sensitive internal systems
• Secure user data, credentials, backend APIs, and real-time dashboards
• Identify vulnerabilities in plugins, components, and scripts used in the dashboards
• Ensure compliance with SayPro’s internal cybersecurity and data protection policies

3. Scope of Scan

The malware scan covers the entire environment associated with the admin and internal dashboards, including:

• Admin login and role-based access control modules
• User management systems and permission panels
• Reporting, analytics, and data visualization components
• Internal messaging, notification, and documentation tools
• File upload sections and document repositories
• Configuration files, logs, and cron job scripts
• Database queries executed through the admin UI
• Server-side and client-side dashboard frameworks

4. Tools and Techniques Used

The scan utilizes both automated and manual cybersecurity tools, including:

• SayPro CyberScan Admin Suite
• OWASP ZAP and Nikto for backend vulnerability scanning
• ClamAV and Imunify360 for server-level malware detection
• SonarQube for static code analysis
• Logwatch and Auditd for real-time log analysis
• Fail2Ban for brute-force detection

5. Step-by-Step Procedure

Step 1: Preparation and Notification

• Notify admin users and system operators about scheduled scan
• Back up current server state and dashboard databases
• Schedule scan time during off-peak usage to minimize disruption

Step 2: Codebase and Script Analysis

• Perform static code review using SonarQube and SayPro scanning tools
• Look for:
  • Obfuscated or hidden JavaScript or PHP backdoors
  • Unsecured AJAX requests
  • Suspicious third-party script inclusions
  • Embedded SQL commands or eval() usage

Step 3: Real-Time Monitoring and Log Analysis

• Review access logs, authentication attempts, and data transactions
• Monitor for brute-force login attempts or session anomalies
• Scan for unrecognized IPs or unauthorized API calls

Step 4: Malware Signature Detection

• Run full malware detection on:
  • Core dashboard application directories
  • Plugin folders and component extensions
  • Uploaded media or documents
  • Scheduled scripts or automation files

Step 5: Access Control Verification

• Check if admin permissions are appropriately assigned
• Detect inactive accounts with elevated privileges
• Ensure password policy compliance and 2FA enforcement

Step 6: Mitigation and Patching

• Remove or quarantine suspicious files/scripts immediately
• Patch outdated frameworks or plugins (e.g., Bootstrap, Chart.js)
• Disable or delete redundant admin accounts or exposed endpoints
• Harden server configurations with updated firewall rules

Step 7: Post-Scan Verification

• Run a secondary scan to confirm that no threats remain
• Re-test all critical admin functions (report generation, user edits, data access)
• Verify log integrity and system performance post-cleanup

6. Logging and Documentation

All findings and actions are documented in the SayPro Malware Monitoring Log – June (Admin Systems), including:

• Time-stamped list of detected threats
• Severity categorization (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
• Screenshots of anomalies or logs
• Actions taken to clean or escalate vulnerabilities
• Outcome of post-cleanup validation

These records feed into the June Cybersecurity Report, submitted to SayPro Marketing Royalty and the SayPro CTO Office.

7. Collaboration and Communication

• The SayPro Development Team is consulted for backend issues or code remediation
• SayPro IT Security Team oversees escalations and forensic analysis
• Cross-functional updates are provided to dashboard users as needed

8. Compliance and Security Standards

The scanning process aligns with:

• SayPro’s Digital Security and Internal Access Policy
• GDPR, POPIA, and applicable cloud compliance standards
• OWASP Top 10 Risks for Administrative Interfaces
• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 recommendations for administrative control environments

9. Recommendations

• Enforce session timeout policies and multi-factor authentication
• Regularly audit dashboard roles and user access logs
• Introduce AI-based anomaly detection for dashboard behavior
• Restrict dashboard access to private SayPro networks or approved VPNs
• Include admin panels in weekly threat simulations or penetration tests

10. Conclusion

The SayPro Admin and Internal Dashboards are core to organizational operations and data governance. This malware scan, conducted as part of the SCMR-6 June 2025 initiative, ensures that these systems remain secure, performant, and resilient to internal and external cyber threats. Maintaining this security standard reinforces SayPro’s commitment to operational excellence and trustworthiness.