ShinoLocker, is ransomware simulator. The difference between ShinoLocker and real ramsomware is that it never asks ransom; you don't have to pay money to get the decryption key.
ShinoLocker encrypts files and it move the original file to the Recycle Bin instead of completely delete. So you can restore your plain-text file from the recycle bin.
Do I have the administrator rights to execute it ?
Administration rights are not mandantory, but if you have just the user rights, the association and icon settings of the extension ".shino" will be skipped.
How can I use ShinoLocker for education?
You can totally understand how the popular ransomwares work from this experience. You can also test your forensics skill on retrieving the decryption key from the memory.
Is there any information uploaded to the server ?
The computer name and Windows user name is sent, but there were not published. It will used just for the statistics. If you don't want that, you can try ShinoLocker offline.
Any disclaimer?
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of ShinoLocker.