How to Setup BYOB B0t-Net

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the setup of BYOB (Bring Your Own Bot) Bot-Net, an open-source post-exploitation framework designed for students, researchers, and developers. BYOB allows users to implement their own code and add new features without needing to create a command and control (C2) server from scratch. This guide covers the installation and initial configuration of both the console-based application and the web GUI.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before setting up BYOB, ensure you have all necessary dependencies installed.

1. Required Software:

   • Python 3.x
   • Git
   • Additional libraries (listed in the BYOB documentation)

2. Installation Commands:

   • For Python and Git, use your system’s package manager:
     • On Ubuntu:

       sudo apt update
       sudo apt install python3 git
       

     • On Windows, download and install from the official website.

3. Install Python Libraries: Navigate to the BYOB directory where you will clone the repository and install necessary Python packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

Step 2: Clone BYOB Repository

Now that your dependencies are set, you need to clone the BYOB repository.

1. Open a terminal and navigate to your desired directory.

2. Clone the repository using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/malwaredllc/byob.git
   

3. Navigate into the BYOB directory:

   cd byob
   

Step 3: Set Up the Console Application

The console application is the core of the BYOB framework.

1. Run the Console Application: Execute the following command in your terminal:

   python3 byob.py
   

2. Configure the Console Application:

   • Follow the on-screen prompts to configure your bot settings, including networking options and payload configurations.

Step 4: Set Up the Web GUI

The web GUI offers a user-friendly interface for managing your bot-net.

1. Navigate to the web-gui directory:

   cd web-gui
   

2. Run the Web Server: Start the web server with the following command:

   python3 app.py
   

3. Access the Web GUI: Open your web browser and navigate to:

   http://localhost:5000
   

   Here, you can manage your bots and view logs.

Step 5: Connect Your Bots

Once both the console and web GUI are set up, connect your bots to the server.

1. Ensure bots are running on the machines you wish to control.
2. Input the server address from the console application into the bot configuration.
3. Test the connection by checking the web GUI for connected bots.

Conclusion

You have now successfully set up the BYOB Bot-Net framework, including both the console application and the web GUI. This setup provides a foundation for exploring various features and capabilities of the framework.

Next Steps

• Experiment with developing custom payloads.
• Explore the documentation for advanced features.
• Join community discussions for support and collaboration.

Always remember to use this knowledge ethically and responsibly, in line with the guidelines of ethical hacking and information security.