[Python - *nix] rsigh - Post encrypted files to Usenet.

[sweetie]

Hi,

rsigh is a Python script (*nix only) for posting passworded and encrypted files to Usenet.

https://github.com/dryes/rsigh

* TrueCrypt volumes with headers stripped ensure your files are virtually inaccessible.
* Ability to search and retrieve NZBs from command line - no manual work reqd.
* Post-process function for easy restoration.

## dependencies:

* Python3 - http://www.python.org/
* TrueCrypt - http://www.truecrypt.org/
* par2cmdline - https://github.com/BlackIkeEagle/par2cmdline
* RAR - http://www.rarlab.com/
* UnRAR - http://www.rarlab.com/
* newsmangler - https://github.com/madcowfred/newsmangler


## usage:

* Simply download, retaining directory structure (including docs/), and run rsigh.py (-h for help).
* Config is copied to ~/.config/rsigh/rsigh.cfg if not found.
* Default storage directory is ~/.rsigh/ - including nzbs, tchs and SQLite databases.


## notes:

* newsmangler config should be setup before running.
* To run without constant requests for root password see: ArchWiki
* OSX users require: sudo ln -s /Applications/TrueCrypt.app/Contents/MacOS/TrueCrypt /usr/local/bin/truecrypt

* Do not attempt to enter 320 random characters when it asks - this is automated.

* Although your files are encrypted and passworded, Usenet is a public forum.
* Do not upload any files you consider to be sensitive or may land you in legal trouble (should they be accessed).



Please report any issues on the GitHub page, although I will try to answer any queries listed here too.

All feedback is appreciated, and feature requests will be considered.

Thanks.

[shypike]

Hmmm, I think just about everyone on this forum dislikes encrypted posts.
We even added code to SABnzbd to detect them as soon as possible.

[sweetie]

Hmmm, I think just about everyone on this forum dislikes encrypted posts.
We even added code to SABnzbd to detect them as soon as possible.

Ah, I should probably clarify: this isn't for spamming or creating 'complete this survery to access the files' posts - the headers are uuids only. It's more intended as dirt-cheap "cloud storage" on Usenet.

Also, the SAB encrypted rar detection works for these posts - not that you'd really ever download one without knowing what it was first.

[sander]

Hmmm, I think just about everyone on this forum dislikes encrypted posts.
We even added code to SABnzbd to detect them as soon as possible.

Ah, I should probably clarify: this isn't for spamming or creating 'complete this survery to access the files' posts - the headers are uuids only. It's more intended as dirt-cheap "cloud storage" on Usenet.

Also, the SAB encrypted rar detection works for these posts - not that you'd really ever download one without knowing what it was first.

I agree with Shypike.
It would be handy (honest?) if the subject of your tool's posts would say "... encrypted / password protected" so that it is already clear in binsearch that it is encrypted.

[sweetie]

I agree with Shypike.
It would be handy (honest?) if the subject of your tool's posts would say "... encrypted / password protected" so that it is already clear in binsearch that it is encrypted.

As mentioned, the subjects (headers) are UUIDs. eg:

Code: Select all

2731882d-3f83-4665-ae7d-b81a5c669335 [01/50] - "2731882d-3f83-4665-ae7d-b81a5c669335.par2" yEnc (1/1)

These, posted to a group nobody is likely to be browsing by headers, are unlikely to be downloaded by accident.

[sander]

I agree with Shypike.
It would be handy (honest?) if the subject of your tool's posts would say "... encrypted / password protected" so that it is already clear in binsearch that it is encrypted.

As mentioned, the subjects (headers) are UUIDs. eg:

Code: Select all

2731882d-3f83-4665-ae7d-b81a5c669335 [01/50] - "2731882d-3f83-4665-ae7d-b81a5c669335.par2" yEnc (1/1)

These, posted to a group nobody is likely to be browsing by headers, are unlikely to be downloaded by accident.

Ah, by headers you meant subjects. Clear. Thank you.