Thorn-Apple: Advanced Payload Generator

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Thorn-Apple is a military-grade encrypted payload generator with advanced evasion capabilities, designed for penetration testers and red team operators. It creates polymorphic reverse shells with multiple evasion techniques and modular payload capabilities.

Key Features

• Encrypted Payloads: AES-256-GCM and ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption
• Cross-Platform: Generate payloads for Windows, Linux, and macOS
• Polymorphic Code: Unique shellcode per generation
• Advanced Evasion:
  • SSL/TLS tunneling
  • Domain fronting
  • Anti-debug techniques
  • Randomized sleep patterns
• Modular Payload System:
  • File dropper
  • Cryptocurrency miner
  • Ransomware module
  • Multiple persistence mechanisms
• Integrated Listener: Built-in reverse shell handler with SSL support

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourrepo/thorn-apple.git
   cd thorn-apple
   

Install dependencies:

bash pip install -r requirements.txt

Run the application:

bash python thorn-apple.py

Windowspython.exe thorn-apple.py

Usage Guide

Basic Payload Generation

Configure connection settings (LHOST/LPORT)

Select architecture (x86/x64) and target OS

Choose payload format (Python Loader/EXE/Shellcode)

Configure encryption method

Enable evasion techniques as needed

Click "Generate Advanced Payload"

Advanced Modules

File Dropper: Embed and execute additional binaries

Domain Fronting: Evade network restrictions using CDN domains

Cryptominer: Monero CPU miner with stealth options

Ransomware: File encryption module with exclusion lists

Listener Controls

Set listener port (default: 4444)

Enable SSL/TLS for encrypted communications

Start listener and wait for connections

Execute commands through the integrated terminal

Configuration Options

Section Options Connection LHOST, LPORT, SSL/TLS, Sleep Time Payload Settings Architecture, Platform, Format, Encryption Method Advanced Evasion Code Obfuscation, Anti-Debug, Sandbox Evasion Persistence Registry, Startup Folder, Scheduled Tasks, System Services File Dropper File selection, Target filename, Execution options Domain Fronting Front domain, Real domain Cryptominer Mining pool, Wallet address, CPU usage, Stealth options Ransomware Ransom note, Target extensions, Folder exclusions Build Standalone Executables To compile payloads to EXE format:

bash pyinstaller --onefile --noconsole payload.py

Security Considerations

Use only on authorized systems with proper permissions

SSL certificates are self-signed for demonstration purposes

Ransomware module is for research purposes only

Disable real attack modules during testing

Screenshot

Disclaimer

This tool is for educational and authorized penetration testing purposes only. The developers assume no liability for misuse of this software.

License

Thorn-Apple is released under the Security Testing License - use only for legitimate security assessment activities.

Implementation Notes

1. Dependencies:

   • PyCryptodome for military-grade encryption
   • PyQt5 for the professional GUI interface
   • pefile for future EXE manipulation features
   • (Optional) PyInstaller for compiling payloads

2. Key Features:

   • AES-256-GCM and ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption
   • Polymorphic shellcode generation
   • Integrated SSL listener with domain fronting
   • Modular payload system (miner/ransomware/dropper)
   • Cross-platform payload generation
   • Professional dark-mode UI with status monitoring

3. Security:

   • Self-signed certificate included for SSL operations
   • Clear disclaimer about authorized usage
   • Warning labels for real attack modules

This package provides a complete, professional-grade payload generation framework with comprehensive documentation. The implementation follows security best practices while delivering advanced offensive capabilities in a user-friendly interface.