https://github.com/BusKill/veracrypt-self-destruct

Hacking a BusKill self-destruct trigger for veracrypt-encrytped volumes
https://github.com/BusKill/veracrypt-self-destruct

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Hacking a BusKill self-destruct trigger for veracrypt-encrytped volumes

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/BusKill/veracrypt-self-destruct
• Owner: BusKill
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2020-05-29T09:40:31.000Z (over 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2020-07-18T20:54:17.000Z (over 4 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-02T18:28:12.224Z (2 months ago)
• Language: Python
• Size: 385 KB
• Stars: 15
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 2
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# veracrypt-self-destruct

A sandbox for hacking together a self-destruct trigger that wipes the headers of all attached veracrypt volumes when executed. This repo is part of the [BusKill](https://www.buskill.in/) project.

# Danger! Disclaimer

This repository contains experimental software. Using any of the contents of this repo may or may not lead to corruption or permanent, complete, and irreversible data loss. We cannot be responsible for any data loss that has occurred as a result of using this experimental software.

The software in this repo is provided openly and is licensed under the GNU GPLv3 license. All content here is consistent with the limitations of liabilities outlined in this license.

I highly recommend that any experiments with the software included in this repo are used exclusively on a disposable machine containing no valuable data.

If data loss is a concern for you, then leave now and do not proceed with using any of this software. You have been warned.

![](images/busKill_featuredImage.jpg)

# Press

As seen on [PCMag](https://www.pcmag.com/news/372806/programmers-usb-cable-can-kill-laptop-if-machine-is-yanked), [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2020/01/03/this-20-usb-cable-is-a-dead-mans-switch-for-your-linux-laptop/), [ZDNet](https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-usb-cable-kills-your-linux-laptop-if-stolen-in-a-public-place/), & [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/the-buskill-usb-cable-secures-your-laptop-against-thieves).

# License

The contents of this repo are dual-licensed. All code is GPLv3 and all other content is CC-BY-SA.

# For more Information

See https://tech.michaelaltfield.net/2020/01/02/buskill-laptop-kill-cord-dead-man-switch/