PyRansom

PyRansom is a Python-based ransomware script designed for educational purposes. It encrypts files in a specified directory and places a ransom note in each directory.

Disclaimer

This project is intended for educational purposes only. Creating, distributing, or using ransomware is illegal and unethical. Always use your programming skills responsibly and within the bounds of the law.

Requirements

• Python 3.11

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/XeinTDM/PyRansom
   cd PyRansom

2. Create a virtual environment and activate it:

   python3.11 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Edit the pyransom.py file and set the target_directory variable to the path you want to encrypt:

   target_directory = r"YOUR_DIRECTORY_PATH_HERE"

2. Run the script:

   python pyransom.py

Dependencies

• cryptography