Introduction and Ethical Disclaimer
As an aspiring white hat hacker, I've studied real-world case studies to understand cybercriminals' tactics.
This guide breaks down, step by step, how phishing campaigns using malicious browser extensions steal cryptocurrency, banking credentials, and personal data
so you can recognize and defend against them.
Important: This is for educational purposes only, to help you avoid scams. Never use these techniques for harm; doing so is illegal.
What You Need to Start:
- Budget: $15-$20 for a domain per worker.
- A Telegram bot or control panel for log collection
- Social media accounts for traffic (Twitter, Reddit, Telegram).
STEP 1: Domain Acquisition & Setup
A. Obtain a Domain: Purchase a pre-configured domain from the pool of ready-made domains from darknet ($15-$20).
B. Domain Criteria: Choose a trustworthy-looking domain mimicking a legitimate service.
C. Payment: Pay with cryptocurrency for anonymity. You will receive domain access and DNS credentials.
STEP 2: Extension Configuration Selection
A. Define the Target: For mass cryptocurrency wallet theft, use shadow v1 or ghost v2. For comprehensive data harvesting (banks, passwords, sessions), choose phantom v3 or abyss v4.
B. Platform Targeting: abyss v4 supports Android, crucial for mobile traffic.
C. Delivery Format: .crx files and Google Web Store listings gain more trust but require bypassing checks. Use .zip for quick, disposable campaigns.
STEP 3: Configuration Setup in the Control Panel
A. In the Control Panel, apply your chosen config.
B. Enable Core Modules:
- Crypto Wallets: Always ON.
- Banks: Enable, but AVOID banks from CIS countries (high risk of rapid response).
- Pay Network Fee: you can enable for shadow v1/ghost v2 to facilitate successful transactions from victim's wallet.
C. Activate Data Harvesters:
- IP/UserAgent, Screen Screenshot, Browser History: Always ON for victim profiling.
- Passwords & Logins, Fake Seed Forms, Seed Phrase Interception: CRITICAL for crypto-focused domains.
- Clipboard Hijacking (Address Replacement) & Transaction Interception: Key modules for automatic wallet address swapping and fund diversion.
STEP 4: Traffic Generation (Finding Victims)
A. Twitter: Buy an aged account with followers. Spam under tweets from major crypto projects and exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Solana).
Example Tweet: "
OFFICIAL $ETH $BTC FAUCET IS LIVE! Earn 0.1 ETH every hour: [your-domain] #Airdrop #Web3".
B. Reddit: Target r/CryptoCurrency, r/beermoney, r/airdrops. Post as a "successful user" sharing a "secret opportunity". Format: "This extension auto-claims hidden airdrops. I got $5k last week. Proof & link: [your-domain]".
C. Telegram/Discord: Join crypto project groups. Pose as admin or support. Link to your domain as the "official verification extension for the ongoing airdrop."
STEP 5: Live Monitoring & Interaction via Logs
A. Use commands in your dedicated log chat for active victims:
- /screenshot [victim_id] — See victim's screen in real-time.
- /vid 20s [victim_id] — Record 20-second screen video if they are entering sensitive data.
- /webcam [victim_id] — Attempt to capture webcam photo (abyss v4/phantom v3).
B. When the auto-checker flags a valid wallet/account, ACT IMMEDIATELY. Initiate fund transfer via transaction interception or use captured credentials.
C. For bank leads: Use the "URL Redirect" module to send the victim to a flawless login phishing page.
STEP 6: Cashing Out & Cleanup
A. Move stolen crypto INSTANTLY through a mixer (e.g., Tornado Cash) or swap to Monero (XMR).
B. Forward captured bank/card details to the cashing team for rapid carding (high-value electronics, gift cards).
C. Use a domain for a maximum of 10-14 days, then discard it and rotate to a new one.
As an aspiring white hat hacker, I've studied real-world case studies to understand cybercriminals' tactics.
This guide breaks down, step by step, how phishing campaigns using malicious browser extensions steal cryptocurrency, banking credentials, and personal data
so you can recognize and defend against them.
Important: This is for educational purposes only, to help you avoid scams. Never use these techniques for harm; doing so is illegal.
What You Need to Start:
- Budget: $15-$20 for a domain per worker.
- A Telegram bot or control panel for log collection
- Social media accounts for traffic (Twitter, Reddit, Telegram).
STEP 1: Domain Acquisition & Setup
A. Obtain a Domain: Purchase a pre-configured domain from the pool of ready-made domains from darknet ($15-$20).
B. Domain Criteria: Choose a trustworthy-looking domain mimicking a legitimate service.
C. Payment: Pay with cryptocurrency for anonymity. You will receive domain access and DNS credentials.
STEP 2: Extension Configuration Selection
A. Define the Target: For mass cryptocurrency wallet theft, use shadow v1 or ghost v2. For comprehensive data harvesting (banks, passwords, sessions), choose phantom v3 or abyss v4.
B. Platform Targeting: abyss v4 supports Android, crucial for mobile traffic.
C. Delivery Format: .crx files and Google Web Store listings gain more trust but require bypassing checks. Use .zip for quick, disposable campaigns.
STEP 3: Configuration Setup in the Control Panel
A. In the Control Panel, apply your chosen config.
B. Enable Core Modules:
- Crypto Wallets: Always ON.
- Banks: Enable, but AVOID banks from CIS countries (high risk of rapid response).
- Pay Network Fee: you can enable for shadow v1/ghost v2 to facilitate successful transactions from victim's wallet.
C. Activate Data Harvesters:
- IP/UserAgent, Screen Screenshot, Browser History: Always ON for victim profiling.
- Passwords & Logins, Fake Seed Forms, Seed Phrase Interception: CRITICAL for crypto-focused domains.
- Clipboard Hijacking (Address Replacement) & Transaction Interception: Key modules for automatic wallet address swapping and fund diversion.
STEP 4: Traffic Generation (Finding Victims)
A. Twitter: Buy an aged account with followers. Spam under tweets from major crypto projects and exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Solana).
Example Tweet: "
OFFICIAL $ETH $BTC FAUCET IS LIVE! Earn 0.1 ETH every hour: [your-domain] #Airdrop #Web3".B. Reddit: Target r/CryptoCurrency, r/beermoney, r/airdrops. Post as a "successful user" sharing a "secret opportunity". Format: "This extension auto-claims hidden airdrops. I got $5k last week. Proof & link: [your-domain]".
C. Telegram/Discord: Join crypto project groups. Pose as admin or support. Link to your domain as the "official verification extension for the ongoing airdrop."
STEP 5: Live Monitoring & Interaction via Logs
A. Use commands in your dedicated log chat for active victims:
- /screenshot [victim_id] — See victim's screen in real-time.
- /vid 20s [victim_id] — Record 20-second screen video if they are entering sensitive data.
- /webcam [victim_id] — Attempt to capture webcam photo (abyss v4/phantom v3).
B. When the auto-checker flags a valid wallet/account, ACT IMMEDIATELY. Initiate fund transfer via transaction interception or use captured credentials.
C. For bank leads: Use the "URL Redirect" module to send the victim to a flawless login phishing page.
STEP 6: Cashing Out & Cleanup
A. Move stolen crypto INSTANTLY through a mixer (e.g., Tornado Cash) or swap to Monero (XMR).
B. Forward captured bank/card details to the cashing team for rapid carding (high-value electronics, gift cards).
C. Use a domain for a maximum of 10-14 days, then discard it and rotate to a new one.
