Ransomware Proof of Concept

⚠️ EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY ⚠️

This repository contains a proof-of-concept ransomware implementation for educational and research purposes only. DO NOT use this code for malicious purposes.

Overview

This project demonstrates the basic cryptographic principles behind ransomware operations. It consists of two Python files that showcase file encryption and decryption mechanisms using a hybrid cryptographic approach (RSA + AES).

Features

• Hybrid Encryption: Combines RSA and AES encryption methods
• Cross-Platform: Supports multiple operating systems
• Offline Operation: Fully functional without internet connectivity
• Minimal Implementation: Barebones code without typical ransomware features (no ransom notes, no network communication)

Components

1. Ransomware Script

• Contains hardcoded RSA public key
• Searches for files on the system
• Generates unique AES key for each file
• Encrypts files using the generated AES key
• Encrypts the AES key using the RSA public key
• Embeds the encrypted AES key within the encrypted file
• Appends .locked extension to all encrypted files

2. Decryption Script

• Contains hardcoded RSA private key
• Searches for files with .locked extension
• Extracts and decrypts the embedded AES key using the RSA private key
• Decrypts the file content using the recovered AES key
• Restores files to their original state