Ransomware Simulation Using Python
Hard Pandya -, Vedrucha Pandya - · International Journal on Science and Technology · 2025
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.