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@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ A curated list of awesome malware analysis tools and resources. Inspired by
     - [Other](#other)
 - [Related Awesome Lists](#related-awesome-lists)
 - [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [Thanks](#thanks)
 
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@@ -404,3 +405,16 @@ the [browser malware](#browser-malware) section.*
 # [Contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md)
 
 Pull requests and issues with suggestions are welcome!
+
+# Thanks
+
+This list was made possible by:
+
+* Lenny Zeltser and other contributors for developing REMnux, where I
+  found many of the tools in this list;
+* Michail Hale Ligh, Steven Adair, Blake Hartstein, and Mather Richard for
+  writing the *Malware Analyst's Cookbook*, which was a big inspiration for
+  creating the list;
+* And everyone else who has sent pull requests or suggested links to add here!
+
+Thanks!