mitcdh / ascii-splash

Ransomware ASCII Splash Screen Simulation

This Python script simulates a ransomware splash screen. It creates a server that listens for a specific secret message, and upon receiving the message, it displays a simulated ransomware splash screen.

Requirements

• Python 3.x

Usage

1. Set the desired environment variables for configuration (optional).
2. Run the Python script.

Configuration

You can configure the script using the following environment variables:

• LOG_LEVEL: Logging level. Default is "DEBUG".
• LISTEN_HOST: Server host to listen on. Default is "127.0.0.1".
• LISTEN_PORT: Server port to listen on. Default is "1337".
• LISTEN_SECRET: Secret message to trigger the splash screen. Default is "UNCONTAINED".

Splash Screen Configuration

The splash screen configuration options are as follows:

• SPLASH_ESCAPE: Keybinding to close the splash screen. Default is "."
• SPLASH_BG_COLOUR: Background color of the splash screen. Default is "red".
• SPLASH_FG_COLOUR: Foreground color of the splash screen. Default is "white".
• SPLASH_FONT: Font used in the splash screen. Default is "Courier".
• SPLASH_MESSAGE: The message displayed on the splash screen.

Code Structure

• Worker: A thread that creates a new Splasher instance.
• Splasher: A class that handles the splash screen creation and display.
• Server: A class that handles incoming connections and adds the received messages to a queue.

Known Limitations

This script is provided for educational purposes only.