Cybercriminals Can Now Clone Any Brand's Site in Minutes Using Darcula PhaaS v3
Darcula PhaaS v3: A New Era of Phishing
The notorious Darcula Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform has launched its third version, making it terrifyingly easy for even low-level cybercriminals to clone legitimate brand websites. With over 1,200 subscribers on their Telegram channel, the developers have automated the process of stealing a brand's identity.
How the Cloning Works
Using a tool called darcula-suite, attackers can now replicate any website in under 10 minutes. The process is fully automated:
- URL Injection: Attackers simply provide the URL of the brand they want to target.
- Browser Automation: The platform uses Puppeteer to export the HTML and all visual assets.
- Phishing Injection: Fraudsters can inject fake login forms and payment fields that look identical to the original site.
Advanced Criminal Features
Unlike basic phishing kits, Darcula v3 offers a full SaaS-style admin dashboard. It even includes a feature to convert stolen credit card details into virtual images of the victim's card, which are then loaded onto burner phones or sold on the dark web. Since March 2024, more than 95,000 phishing domains linked to Darcula have been blocked.
The Impact on Businesses
Security experts at Netcraft warn that this significantly lowers the technical barrier for cybercrime. Now, any brand can be targeted with a complex, highly customizable campaign in minutes.
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