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Writer's pictureVishwanath Akuthota

BobTheSmuggler: Open-Source Tool for Undetectable Payload Delivery

BobTheSmuggler, an open-source tool that can be used to deliver payloads undetected. The tool works by encrypting and hiding payloads inside images, which allows it to bypass firewalls and monitoring tools. This technique can be used for malicious purposes, such as phishing campaigns and data exfiltration. Here are some key points about BobTheSmuggler:

  • It is an open-source tool, which means that anyone can download and use it.

  • It encrypts payloads and hides them inside images.

  • This technique can be used to bypass firewalls and monitoring tools.

  • It can be used for malicious purposes, such as phishing campaigns and data exfiltration.

It is important to be aware of the dangers of tools like BobTheSmuggler. If you are concerned about your security, you should take steps to protect yourself, such as using a firewall and keeping your software up to date. Here are some additional tips for staying safe online:

  • Be careful about the links you click on.

  • Do not open attachments from unknown senders.

  • Use strong passwords and keep them confidential.

  • Be aware of the latest security threats.


BobTheSmuggler supports various delivery methods for hiding malicious code. These methods involve nesting files within each other. Here's an example breakdown:

  • The malicious code starts as an executable (.EXE) or a library (.DLL).

  • It's then compressed inside a password-protected archive like .7z or .zip.

  • The archive is then hidden within a seemingly harmless file format:

  • JavaScript (.JS) for web pages.

  • Scalable Vector Graphics (.SVG) or images like .PNG or .GIF.

  • Finally, the seemingly harmless file (JS, SVG, PNG, or GIF) is embedded in an HTML page, which is what the user sees.


This multi-step approach makes it trickier for security measures to detect the malicious payload hidden within.


BobTheSmuggler is available for free on GitHub.

Pre-requisites for BobTheSmuggler

Before running the tool, you need the following pre-requisites:

pip install python-magic py7zr pyminizip

Note: To install python-magic, you would need to install the libmagic library on your system. Follow this URL to install the libmagic library: https://pypi.org/project/python-magic/


Installation

Once the required libraries are installed, you can proceed with the installation of the tool using the following commands:

git clone https://github.com/TheCyb3rAlpha/BobTheSmuggler.git
cd BobTheSmuggler

Usage

Once installed, you can use the tool by executing the following command:

python3 BobTheSmuggler.py -h
BobTheSmuggler

Example

If you want to compress SharpHound.exe into 7z format (password protected) and store it in a HTML file, you can use the following command:

python3 BobTheSmuggler.py -i path/to/SharpHound.exe -p 123456 -c 7z -f SharpHound.html -o SharpHound.7z -t html
BobTheSmuggler

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