Ransomware Simulation Using Python

Author(s)	Hard Pandya, Vedrucha Pandya
Country	India
Abstract	This project introduces a safe and controlled ransomware simulation built in Python for cybersecurity education and training. It replicates key functionalities of real-world ransomware—such as Fernet-based file encryption, a GUI ransom note with a countdown timer, and simulated server communication—within a secure virtual machine environment. Designed with strict ethical safeguards, the simulation enables hands-on exploration of ransomware behavior without causing actual harm. It serves as a practical tool for students, researchers, and security professionals to better understand, analyze, and develop defenses against modern ransomware threats.
Keywords	Ransomware Simulation, Cybersecurity Education, File Encryption, Fernet, Python, Flask, Virtual Machine, Countdown Timer, Ransom Note, Ethical Hacking, Malware Behavior Analysis, Threat Simulation, Defensive Security Training.
Field	Computer > Network / Security
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 2, April-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-28
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.5644
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9mvr5

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