Enterprise-Grade Windows-Based Cybersecurity Testing Environment
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DARKWIN is a comprehensive, enterprise-grade penetration testing and cybersecurity platform built on Windows 10/11 Pro/Enterprise. Designed for security professionals, red team operators, penetration testers, and ethical hackers, DARKWIN provides a hardened, pre-configured environment with 800+ integrated security tools.
- ✅ 800+ Pre-Installed Security Tools - Categorized and optimized
- ✅ 1500+ Shells & Payloads - Reverse, bind, staged, fileless
- ✅ Matrix-Themed Professional UI - Dark theme with custom branding
- ✅ Integrated Development Environment - Python, PowerShell, C#, Go, Rust
- ✅ Advanced Security Hardening - STIG, CIS, NIST compliant
- ✅ Anti-Forensics Capabilities - Evidence cleanup and stealth operations
- ✅ AI-Powered Command Assistant - GPT-integrated terminal
- ✅ Secure Credential Vault - AES-256 encrypted with TPM support
- ✅ Automated Updates - Version control and rollback system
- Automated ISO Builder - NTLite integration for Windows customization
- Tool Orchestrator - Parallel installation with dependency management
- Silent Deployment - Unattended installation for enterprise rollout
- VM Provisioning - VMware, VirtualBox, Hyper-V templates
- System Hardening - Automated STIG/CIS baseline application
- Credential Protection - LSA Protection, Credential Guard, WDigest disabled
- Audit Logging - Comprehensive PowerShell and command-line auditing
- Network Isolation - Firewall profiles and traffic monitoring
- Anti-Forensics - DoD 5220.22-M secure deletion, log sanitization
- Intelligent Updates - Signature verification and rollback support
- Dependency Resolution - Automated prerequisite installation
- Version Control - Track and manage tool versions
- License Compliance - Automated license tracking
- VPN/Tunnel Setup - Automated OpenVPN, WireGuard configuration
- Proxy Chains - Dynamic proxy routing
- C2 Infrastructure - Command & Control setup automation
- Traffic Anonymization - TOR, I2P integration
- OS: Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise (21H2+) or Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise
- CPU: Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 (4 cores)
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 256 GB SSD
- Network: 1 Gbps Ethernet
- Graphics: DirectX 12 compatible
- OS: Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise (Latest)
- CPU: Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 (8+ cores)
- RAM: 32 GB or more
- Storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD
- Network: 10 Gbps Ethernet + WiFi 6
- Graphics: Dedicated GPU (for password cracking)
- TPM: 2.0 (for Credential Guard)
- TPM 2.0 Module
- Hardware Security Key (YubiKey)
- Compatible WiFi adapter for wireless testing
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Download DARKWIN ISO
# Download from official source Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://releases.darkwin.io/v3.0.0/darkwin-3.0.0.iso" -OutFile "darkwin.iso"
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Create Bootable Media
# Using Rufus or Windows USB/DVD Download Tool # Or use DARKWIN USB creator .\scripts\build_automation\usb_creator.ps1 -IsoPath "darkwin.iso" -UsbDrive "E:"
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Install Windows
- Boot from USB/DVD
- Follow installation wizard
- Select "DARKWIN Professional" edition
- Complete Windows setup
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Post-Installation
# Automatic first-run script will execute # Or manually run: C:\DARKWIN\Scripts\DARKWIN_FirstRun.ps1
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Clone Repository
git clone https://github.com/darkwin/darkwin-os.git C:\DARKWIN cd C:\DARKWIN
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Run Installation Script
# Administrator PowerShell required .\scripts\installation\tool_orchestrator.ps1 -ToolSet Full
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Apply Security Hardening
.\scripts\security\hardening_engine.ps1 -Profile Balanced -ComplianceFramework CIS
# Automated VM provisioning
.\scripts\build_automation\vm_provisioner_complete.ps1 `
-Platform VMware `
-VMName "DARKWIN-Lab" `
-Memory 32GB `
-CPU 8 `
-Disk 500GB-
Initialize Credential Vault
.\scripts\security\credential_vault.ps1 -Action Store -Category Network -Name "Lab_Router" -Username "admin"
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Check Tool Installation
.\scripts\maintenance\update_manager_advanced.ps1 -Mode Check -
Run System Validation
.\scripts\installation\system_validator.ps1
# Start Metasploit
msfconsole
# Launch Burp Suite
& "C:\Program Files\BurpSuiteProfessional\BurpSuitePro.exe"
# Network Scan
nmap -sS -sV -O -p- 192.168.1.0/24 -oA scan_results
# Password Cracking
hashcat -m 1000 -a 0 hashes.txt rockyou.txt
# Web Fuzzing
ffuf -u https://target.com/FUZZ -w wordlist.txt# Anti-forensics cleanup
.\scripts\security\anti_forensics\anti_forensics_toolkit.ps1 -Mode CleanupAll -SecureEraseDARKWIN includes 800+ tools across multiple categories:
- OSINT: Maltego, theHarvester, Recon-ng, SpiderFoot, Shodan CLI
- Network Discovery: Nmap, Masscan, RustScan, Angry IP Scanner
- DNS Intelligence: DNSRecon, Fierce, Amass, Subfinder
- Social Engineering: SET, Gophish, King Phisher
- Proxies: Burp Suite Professional, OWASP ZAP, Caido
- Scanners: Nikto, Nuclei, Wapiti, W3af, Acunetix
- SQL Injection: SQLMap, jSQL Injection, NoSQLMap
- XSS Tools: XSSer, XSStrike, Xenotix
- Fuzzers: Ffuf, Gobuster, Wfuzz, DirBuster
- Frameworks: Metasploit, Empire, Covenant, Cobalt Strike
- Shells: Weevely, PHP shells, ASP.NET shells
- Exploit Development: Immunity Debugger, x64dbg, OllyDbg
- Privilege Escalation: WinPEAS, PowerUp, Watson
- Hash Cracking: Hashcat, John the Ripper, PasswordPro
- Network Auth: Hydra, Medusa, Ncrack, Patator
- Windows: CrackMapExec, Responder, Impacket
- Cloud: Pacu (AWS), ROADtools (Azure), GCPBucketBrute
- WiFi: Aircrack-ng suite, Wifite2, Kismet, WiFi Pineapple
- Bluetooth: BlueZ, Ubertooth, Btlejack
- RFID/NFC: Proxmark3, Chameleon Mini, libnfc
- Memory Analysis: Volatility 3, Rekall, MemProcFS
- Disk Forensics: Autopsy, FTK Imager, X-Ways Forensics
- Network Forensics: Wireshark, NetworkMiner, Zeek
- Mobile Forensics: MobSF, APKTool, Jadx
- AWS: Pacu, Prowler, ScoutSuite, CloudMapper
- Azure: ROADtools, MicroBurst, Azure Hound
- GCP: GCP Scanner, gcp-audit, cloud-forensics
- Kubernetes: kube-hunter, kube-bench, kubeletctl
See complete tool list in documentation
DARKWIN implements multiple security layers:
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OS-Level Hardening
- SMBv1 disabled, SMB encryption enabled
- LLMNR/NetBIOS disabled
- Windows Firewall (Block-by-default)
- AutoRun/AutoPlay disabled
- UAC properly configured
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Credential Protection
- Credential Guard (Enterprise)
- LSA Protection (RunAsPPL)
- WDigest disabled
- Password policy (14 char minimum, 90-day expiry)
- Account lockout (5 attempts, 30 min)
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Audit & Logging
- Advanced Audit Policy (all critical events)
- PowerShell Enhanced Logging
- Command-line process auditing
- Centralized log collection
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Network Security
- Network Protection enabled
- DNS-over-HTTPS
- Firewall logging
- Traffic monitoring
# Selective cleanup
.\anti_forensics_toolkit.ps1 -Mode Selective -Targets @("EventLogs", "Prefetch", "PowerShellHistory")
# Complete cleanup with secure erasure
.\anti_forensics_toolkit.ps1 -Mode CleanupAll -SecureErase -EraseIterations 7
# Emergency mode
.\anti_forensics_toolkit.ps1 -Mode Emergency# Store credentials
.\credential_vault.ps1 -Action Store -Category SSH -Name "Production_Server" `
-Username "root" -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString "P@ssw0rd" -AsPlainText -Force) `
-Metadata @{IP="192.168.1.100"; Port=22}
# Retrieve credentials
.\credential_vault.ps1 -Action Retrieve -Category SSH -Name "Production_Server"
# List all credentials
.\credential_vault.ps1 -Action ListComplete documentation available in /documentation:
- User Guide - Getting started and basic operations
- Tool Usage Guides - Individual tool tutorials
- API Documentation - Integration and automation
- Customization Guide - Modify and extend DARKWIN
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
- Compliance Guides - NIST, ISO27001, PCI-DSS
DARKWIN is intended for AUTHORIZED security testing ONLY.
✅ Authorized penetration testing with signed agreements
✅ Red team exercises with corporate authorization
✅ Security research in controlled environments
✅ Educational purposes in isolated labs
✅ Compliance testing (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX)
✅ Digital forensics with proper warrants
❌ Unauthorized access to systems or networks
❌ Distribution of malware or exploits
❌ Privacy law violations
❌ Corporate espionage
❌ Any illegal activities
By using DARKWIN, you agree to:
- Obtain proper authorization before testing
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Use tools ethically and responsibly
- Maintain proper documentation of engagements
- Report vulnerabilities through responsible disclosure
The developers of DARKWIN assume NO LIABILITY for misuse.
DARKWIN supports testing against:
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- ISO/IEC 27001
- PCI-DSS v4.0
- OWASP Top 10
- PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard)
- GDPR (privacy considerations)
- Discord: https://discord.gg/darkwin
- Forum: https://forum.darkwin.io
- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/darkwin/darkwin-os/issues
- Email: viphacker.100.org@gmail.com
- Documentation: https://docs.darkwin.io
- Training: https://training.darkwin.io
We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md
DARKWIN is proprietary software. See LICENSE for terms.
Individual tools maintain their respective licenses. See LICENSES directory.
DARKWIN integrates tools from the security community. We thank all tool developers and the open-source security community.
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