Black Hat Over Ethics: Money-First Mindset Ethical hacking promises legality and restraint; black hat embraces both legal and illegal topics, from card fraud to email attacks. Demand centers on profit, not compliance, and the series positions itself as a first "real" black hat path to money-making techniques. The premise is simple: every hack is for money, and that is where the power and appeal lie.
Skills Plus Smart Work: The Only Two Requirements Making money requires two elements: skill and smart work. Discretion and operational separation are held up as smart work, with practitioners keeping methods secret even from friends and family. A Lagos example shows a rented workspace stocked with routers, laptops, and drives for daily operations, while maintaining a normal life elsewhere to avoid suspicion.
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Minimal Gear, Maximum Mischief Prerequisites are modest: a capable laptop, a stable internet connection, and a small budget to buy items like SMTPs or VPNs. A few dollars—roughly $10–$20—cover initial needs. Note-taking is encouraged to capture processes and details.
Virtualization: Many Machines on One Laptop Virtualization lets multiple operating systems run simultaneously on a single machine. VMware Workstation acts as a virtual computer where Windows 7, 8, 10, XP, and Kali can run side-by-side. This approach maximizes hardware use and eliminates the need to buy multiple laptops for practice.
Safe Sandboxes for Dangerous Experiments Running experiments inside virtual machines keeps the host system clean, even when handling malware like viruses and Trojans. Harmful tests remain contained, preserving the main computer. Virtualization delivers both safety and cost savings.
Building the Lab: Attacker and Victim Windows 7 Create two Windows 7 virtual machines—one attacker and one victim—using custom settings. Assign CPU cores and RAM according to host capacity, and allocate virtual disk space. Install from a Windows 7 ISO to prepare a self-contained practice network.
VMware Tools, Snapshots, and Shared Resources Install VMware Tools to enable seamless copy-paste and drag-and-drop between host and guest. Take snapshots of fresh systems to roll back instantly after corrupting tests. Mount toolkits via the VM’s virtual CD/DVD and adjust resolution as needed for comfortable work.
Carding 101: Buying Hacked Credit Cards Carding revolves around using credit cards obtained by hacking or purchasing. Markets sell vast numbers of US and UK cards at low prices, sourced from breached transaction sites storing customer details. Buyers select banks, expiries, and locations, paying per card.
Augmenting Stolen Cards with Personal Data Success often improves with matching personal data. SSNs, full identities, addresses, and birthdates can be purchased cheaply to pass extra checks on some sites. Additional infrastructure like US numbers, RDPs, mailers, and SMTPs is also widely traded, though scams and catfishing sites abound.
Paying Anonymously: Bitcoin as the Standard Shops typically accept only cryptocurrency, emphasizing Bitcoin for its relative untraceability. Funds are added by sending BTC to the wallet addresses they provide. This protects both the market operators and buyers from conventional financial tracing.
Testing Limits: Checking Card Balances Before large purchases, balance checks can prevent declines. Bank IVR numbers found online guide callers to automated balance options, often requiring the card and SSN. Alternatively, small test charges reveal a card’s remaining capacity without prior checks.
Turning Cards into Cash or Goods Converting cards to Bitcoin through peer markets is possible but hindered by ID verification. A more reliable path is buying high-value goods with a US IP and shipping to a trusted US recipient, since US/UK cards work best domestically. Purchases can then be reshipped and sold for cash.
Drops and Forwarding Without Friends When no contact is available to receive goods, drop-and-ship services provide a permanent US address and forward packages for a fee. Digital services—domains, hosting, licenses, VPS/RDP—avoid shipping entirely and are delivered instantly. These non-physical buys reduce friction and time to value.
Malware Landscape: What Actually Makes Money Viruses merely damage and offer no gain, which is why they faded. Trojans provide full remote control, keystrokes, files, and surveillance for theft of credentials and funds. Ransomware encrypts data and demands payment, while adware pushes intrusive ads and worms congest networks.
How Antiviruses Detect and Why Names Mislead Antivirus tools update signature databases of hashes to spot known threats. Despite the name, they target all malware types, not just viruses. Practical focus remains on Trojans and ransomware because they directly enable monetization.
Hands-On Trojan Control in a LAN A builder configures the callback IP and port, installs the client stealthily, and enables offline keylogging. Once executed on a local victim, control panels offer live screen view, keystroke capture, file and process management, webcam and mic access, and saved-password recovery. Messages can be sent to the victim, but detection by common antiviruses remains a problem.
Hiding in Plain Sight with File Binders Bind the payload with a benign file and swap the icon to match, so a document opens while the backdoor installs. The output still remains an executable, even if it looks like a PDF. Email services block .exe attachments, and later techniques promise true document-based delivery and evasion.
Static Presence: VPS vs VPN Home internet IPs change, breaking callbacks; stable public IPs solve this. A VPS is a 24/7 remote machine with a fixed IP and is preferred for safety, while a VPN can provide a dedicated IP but still uses your own computer. Russian providers are favored for privacy, and hacked RDPs are deemed unreliable.
Operating From a Remote Server Connect to the VPS via Remote Desktop and confirm the public IP. Build payloads pointing to that address and port. Infections worldwide call back to the server, enabling global operations from a single, always-on host.
Never Test Payloads on VirusTotal Multi-engine scanners quickly reveal detection, but some redistribute samples. VirusTotal shares uploads with vendors, getting files detected faster. Use services that do not distribute results for private checks; uncrypted samples typically score very high detections.
Making Payloads FUD: Cryptors and Stubs Vendors detect by matching hashes, so obfuscation hides the true code. Layers—encoding, encryption, compression—applied in cycles make reversal harder. Cryptors automate this and require regular updates; public stubs share identical code and burn quickly, while private stubs customize code per buyer. Markets are risky, so live proof of undetectability is essential before purchase.
Cheap Cryptors Cut Antivirus Detections but Quality Matters A basic cryptor takes an executable, re-wraps it with compression, encoding, and encryption, and outputs a new file. Detection fell from roughly two dozen engines to about ten in one run. Stronger, paid cryptors add icon changing and file binding and can push detections down to a handful or even zero. Results vary by vendor, and sometimes even reputable engines fail to flag a sample.
RAT With Built‑In Ransomware Combines Control and Extortion An NJRat Lime edition variant functions as both remote access trojan and ransomware. A listener port and key are set, a client is built with the operator’s IP and port, and persistence ensures reconnection after reboots. A Bitcoin address is embedded for ransom payments if encryption is triggered. Icon changing, binding, and crypting are used to disguise the payload before delivery.
Encrypt, Demand Bitcoin, and Decrypt After Payment Once executed, the controller can capture keystrokes, recover stored passwords, and activate webcam or microphone. Prank functions include screen blanking, mouse reversal, and wallpaper changes. Triggering ransomware encrypts files, appends a lime extension, and shows payment instructions with the chosen amount and Bitcoin address. After payment verification, remote decryption restores data, taking time proportional to content size.
Spot Active Infections With Netstat and Task Manager Close internet‑connected apps and list current connections to expose residual sessions. Note the foreign IP and process ID, map it in Task Manager, and end the offending process to sever the live link. This only breaks the current session; malware installed with persistence will reconnect after reboot. Permanent mitigation requires removing startup hooks.
Use TCPView and IP Tracing to Uncover Connections TCPView consolidates process names, PIDs, and connection states, simplifying identification of active malware. Suspicious processes like unexpected Java instances may be contacting remote hosts. IP tracking sites reveal approximate geolocation, underscoring why testing inside a virtual machine is safer. Screenshots of live connections help document findings.
Remove Persistence With Autoruns Autoruns lists programs configured to start automatically, including hidden trojans that may not be actively connected. Unverified, odd‑path entries in temp folders and disguised names are red flags. Deleting malicious autorun entries prevents reconnection after reboot, even if files still exist elsewhere. A clean startup list breaks the cycle of automatic infection.
Executable vs Document: Why Binding Often Fails Executable files self‑run; documents and PDFs rely on an opener, so they cannot execute embedded code unless the opener is vulnerable. Binding an EXE into a DOC/PDF only works reliably on older or flawed readers; modern Office and Adobe versions typically block it. True silent exploits—zero‑days that run on up‑to‑date software—are rare, very expensive, and builder GUIs peddled cheaply are often scams. Java‑based rats require Java to be installed and specialized cryptors, limiting practicality.
Prefer Real Exploit Engines Over Flashy Builders Real exploits are engines in code, commonly integrated into Metasploit as Ruby modules. A Windows‑targeted module can generate an RTF that, when opened, injects a reverse TCP payload and phones home. Using the engine involves placing it in Metasploit, setting LHOST and port, and building the document. Such semi‑silent exploits may be detected by a few engines, unlike true zero‑days that score completely undetected.
Phishing Captures Credentials Then Redirects Phishing pages imitate trusted brands to steal logins, then redirect to the real site to mask the theft. Mass emails push lookalike links with subtle domain changes. Template platforms host ready‑made pages for services like Facebook, Gmail, and Yahoo, logging credentials with timestamps and IPs. Targets think they have resolved an account issue while credentials are already captured.
Build and Test Phishing Locally With XAMPP A local testbed with XAMPP serves cloned pages from the htdocs folder. Save the genuine login page, edit the form action to a custom PHP endpoint, and add code that writes submitted usernames and passwords to a text file. After logging, the script redirects to the legitimate site so the target suspects nothing. This setup validates the trap before deploying it online.
Host Phishing Pages on a Domain via cPanel and FTP Putting phishing online requires a domain plus hosting with cPanel access. Upload files via File Manager or faster through FTP using FileZilla and a created FTP account. Place content under public_html, where logs like log.txt capture submitted credentials. Obvious brand impersonations risk takedown, and multi‑step banking logins may demand more advanced coding.
Email Lists Are the Fuel for Campaigns Operations depend on robust email lists of potential targets. Collection methods include manual sourcing, automated scraping, and purchasing packaged databases. Quality targets yield better conversion than indiscriminate volume. Lists enable delivery of trojans or phishing links at scale.
Targeted Harvesting via LinkedIn LinkedIn reveals employees by company, enabling selective harvesting of decision‑makers’ emails. Connecting exposes contact info, allowing curated lists of high‑value recipients. Fewer, targeted sends often outperform bulk blasts. Precision beats raw quantity when pursuing specific organizations.
Automated Scraping With Email Extractor Automated extractors crawl the web by keywords and sources, rapidly aggregating addresses like sales@ and info@ from business directories. Setup requires prerequisites like .NET and a cracked or licensed tool. Outputs save to text for later campaigns but mix quality and relevance. Longer runs accumulate larger troves of contacts.
Buy Country or Industry‑Specific Email Databases Vendors sell regional or industry‑specific lists priced by volume, payable via crypto and other methods. These datasets pair with high‑volume SMTP services to deliver at scale. Specificity trades cost for targeting. Pricing tiers reflect list size and geography.
Catfishing Relies on US Personas and Consistent IPs Catfishing uses US dating profiles maintained through consistent US residential SOCKS IPs to avoid bans. Trust‑building via chats and paid memberships paves the way for financial asks. Pretexts range from temporary cash flow troubles to romantic support. Consistent location signals keep accounts from being flagged.
Fake Bank and Business Sites Manufacture Credibility Lookalike bank domains and staged portals present a persona with a large on‑screen balance. A matching business site lists the same identity as a board member to reinforce credibility. Sharing login credentials “proves” funds, then a request for a percentage “fee” extracts money. Visual consistency across sites sustains the illusion.
Recruit Money Mules Through Fake Career Portals Fake corporate and careers sites harvest job seekers’ details in chosen countries. Recruits receive illicit transfers from compromised accounts and are instructed to forward funds, acting as money mules. Targeting is driven by country‑specific email campaigns. The site’s application flow lends legitimacy to the scheme.
Hijack Real Estate Wires After Compromise Property marketplaces provide leads to compromise through malicious proposals. Once a seller’s mailbox is owned, deal threads are monitored and wire instructions are silently swapped. Buyers send funds to attacker‑controlled accounts, sparking disputes as the fraud surfaces. The initial lure often arrives as a seemingly benign document.
Investment and Courier Scams Extract Larger Sums Bogus binary options dashboards display ever‑rising balances to prompt larger deposits, then impose a hefty “withdrawal fee.” Sham courier services collect valuables, issue fake tracking, and later claim customs seizures requiring cash. Both schemes leverage staged proof to justify escalating payments. The victim is strung along until the largest transfer is secured.
Only the Router’s Public IP Exposes Your Location Only the router’s public IP traverses the internet, so shared networks obscure which user acted. Investigations trace to the access point rather than an individual device. MAC addresses and local IPs stay within the local network. Multiple users behind one router appear as one external address.
Web Fingerprints and Simple Proxy Browsing Websites fingerprint more than IP, logging browser, OS, timezone, and screen data. Adjusting system settings reduces obvious mismatches like foreign timezones. Simple web proxies route traffic through other countries, changing apparent origin without truly hiding identity. Anonymity hinges on routing through intermediaries rather than erasing an address.
Basic Proxies Obscure Origin but Not ISP Visibility Start with simple proxies that chain traffic across countries so destinations only see the last hop. The path may read Russia to China to Germany to the US, with the US site seeing only Germany. An internet provider still observes access to a proxy and the final site, exposing usage patterns. This limitation drives the search for safer browsing methods.
Tor Browser Automates Onion Routing for Anonymous Web Use Enter Tor Browser, which routes requests through multiple relays and suppresses identifying details. Sites see an anonymous proxy with randomized paths, countries, and stripped fingerprints like time zone or precise versions. Browsing becomes unlinkable across destinations. The benefit is confined to the browser itself.
System-Wide Anonymity Requires a VPN To push anonymity system-wide, a VPN takes over all traffic from the computer. The approach emphasizes avoiding providers bound by strict US legal compliance and selecting other jurisdictions. A simple setup selects a server location and routes everything through it. IP checks confirm the new apparent location for all apps, not just the browser.
Layered Privacy with VPN Chaining Layering multiple VPNs creates a maze of jurisdictions—first one country, then another, then a third. Each hop rewrites the visible source, multiplying the effort required to trace activity. The cumulative effect raises the bar for investigators. It is pitched as a way to harden anonymity beyond a single tunnel.
Stacking VPS and VPN to Add Hops Add a rented VPS in one country and then connect its traffic through a VPN in another. The path becomes local device to VPS to VPN to destination, adding separation between the user and the public internet. IP checks reflect the final VPN location, not the original or the VPS. This layering is framed as stronger than any single component alone.
Routing Is the Core: Hiding Behind Intermediaries Across proxies, Tor, and VPNs, the same principle holds: an intermediary forwards requests using its identity. Public networks serve millions and often suffer blacklisting. Major sites can spot shared or datacenter IP ranges and downgrade trust. That friction motivates the move toward residential-looking addresses.
Residential SOCKS Proxies Look Genuine but Carry Risk Residential SOCKS proxies route through ordinary home connections, appearing far more trustworthy to merchants and platforms. Because traffic passes through an unknown third party, interception is a real risk. The caution is to avoid personal logins or sensitive accounts over such relays. They are positioned for narrow, non-personal uses where trust is less critical.
Finding and Testing SOCKS Proxies Sources range from free lists to paid markets, with many entries offline or slow. Live checks verify responsiveness and whether an address is blacklisted. Even working endpoints can be distrusted by commerce sites if reputation is poor. Browsers can be pointed at a chosen IP and port, but reliability varies.
Tails OS: A Live System for Anonymity by Default For anonymity by design, Tails boots a live, Linux-based system that leaves little trace. Traffic routes through Tor by default and interface fingerprints are minimized. Sites see an anonymous proxy with generic system traits, locale, and time. Running in a virtual machine or from removable media adds convenience.
Social Engineering via Fake Facebook Support Calls A phone call masquerading as platform support threatens page deletion over policy violations. The target is steered to a link that captures credentials, after which admin rights are reassigned and the original owner is locked out. The attacker then demands payment to restore access, leveraging brand damage as pressure. Long-built audiences make victims prone to paying.
Phone Fraud Targeting Bank Customers Another call pivots to banking fear, claiming accounts will be disabled without immediate verification. Card numbers and security codes are harvested under urgency. Purchases may clear without one-time passwords on highly trusted sites. Unaware victims see charges soon after disclosing details.
Combining Stolen Cards with SSNs to Fool Banks Escalation blends stolen cards with social security and personal data bought from underground markets. An impersonation call requests card replacement or higher limits, supplying matched details to pass verification. Large purchases follow, with follow-up calls to waive fraud controls. Goods route through reshipping to be monetized elsewhere.
Two Main Monetization Paths: RATs and Phishing Two routes dominate: building remote access tools delivered via social engineering, or crafting phishing that seizes email accounts. With mailbox access, ongoing threads between executives and accounting are observed and mimicked to trigger urgent transfers. In some regions, email instructions carry the weight of voice, easing manipulation. Both paths can be equally lucrative.
RAT Choices and the Moving Target of Cryptors Selecting a RAT is only half the battle; encryption to evade detection changes constantly. Many vendors overpromise, compatibility issues arise, and public stubs burn out quickly. Private, custom encryptors last longer but cost more. The theme is relentless testing amid a churn of tools and claims.
Targeted Email Lists and Simple SMTP Tactics Targeting outperforms volume, with small lists sourced from professional networks. A mailer using common email services can send modest daily batches credibly. Display names and visible sender addresses are spoofed to mirror trusted brands. Precision reduces the need for massive sends.
Email Chain Hacking Exploits Trust Networks Trust chains become attack chains once a single account is compromised. Messages go out from the real address to known contacts, who are primed to open attachments. Each new foothold repeats the process into new contact lists. The social graph amplifies delivery and execution.
Brand-Impersonation Emails Deliver Payloads A polished release email lands with brand logos and confident copy, funneling clicks to hosted executables. Payloads sit on controlled domains and are linked behind enticing buttons. Archives and misleading filenames mask the true nature of files. Clone download sites and seeded torrents turn audience demand into steady inbound infections.
Locked-Invoice PDFs Funnel Clicks to Malware or Phish A secure-looking invoice arrives blurred and marked as restricted, with a clear unlock action. The button redirects to a download or a credential capture page. Framing the content as protected induces compliance and urgency. The initial attachment remains an ordinary PDF to ease delivery.
Auto-Filled Phishing Pages Boost Credibility A single link pre-fills the recipient’s email within a spoofed login, lowering suspicion. Bulk mailers personalize at scale so every target sees their address already present. With perceived legitimacy increased, only a password is needed. Conversion rates rise when effort and doubt drop.
SMTP, Mailers, and PHP Mailers Explained Under the hood, SMTP servers send and receive mail; mailer software simply drives those servers with batching, scheduling, and masking. PHP mailers run on web hosting and relay through the host’s SMTP stack. Deliverability hinges on sender reputation, configuration, and content. The distinctions matter when choosing how to push large campaigns.
cPanel-Based Sending and Hacked Web Mailers Hosting dashboards double as sending engines when a mailer script is uploaded and executed. Criminal markets sell access to compromised control panels with preinstalled mailers. Some hosts land in the inbox while others route to spam, varying by reputation and setup. Buyers test and rotate to chase deliverability.
Level Two Promises: Kali Linux and Broader Tactics The sequel shifts to Kali Linux to replace paid tools with free, built-in capabilities. Goals include exploitation without attachments, antivirus evasion, Wi‑Fi cracking, reverse engineering, password bypassing, SSL-enabled phishing, user tracking, mobile implants, and denial-of-service. Emphasis falls on stronger safety and lower costs. Mastery of the platform underpins more powerful operations.