A Python utility to scan computers for crypto virus infections, such as Locky
python crypto_scanner.py [options] [> output.txt]
-dir Set the root directory or UNC path of the scan Default: -dir=C:\Users
-help Software information
-s Shutdown machine after scan if a threat is detected Default: False
-v Verbose logging Default: False
For example, to set the directory to the C: drive, enable verbose logging, and output to report.txt, enter:
python crypto_scanner.py -dir=C:\ -v > report.txt
Crypto Scanner is a basic Python script that scans a directory and all subdirectories for typical
cryptovirus files and extensions. Upon malware detection, the script may shutdown the machine
to prevent further infection if the user chooses.
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Copyright (c) 2016 David Mize and Zack White
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