03-09-2025, 02:49 PM
Don’t Ever Use Your Own Devices
Using your personal laptop, phone, or even your normal OS for hacking is a rookie mistake.
- Use a dedicated laptop with a clean OS (Tails, Qubes, or Whonix). Never use Windows for hacking—it logs everything. If you must use Linux, run everything inside a fully encrypted virtual machine (VeraCrypt hidden container + VirtualBox). Make sure your machine has no hardware tracking (Intel ME, TPM, etc.)—disable them in BIOS.
Your IP Address Will Get You Caught
No matter how good your skills are, your real IP is a death sentence.
Mistakes like:
❌ Using a VPN alone (it can log you).
❌ Using Tor wrong (logging into personal accounts or mixing clearnet & darknet).
❌ Thinking public WiFi is safe (CCTV cameras, MAC tracking).
Always use public WiFi, but never near your home. Use an area with high traffic and no cameras (like a busy café).
If you need a VPN, use one that accepts Monero/XMR payments and has no logs (Mullvad, ProtonVPN).
If using Tor, never log into anything that can tie back to you. Use Whonix Gateway + Tor Bridges to bypass fingerprinting.
Use a burner 4G hotspot bought with cash (never register SIM cards under your name).
Never Type or Write the Same Way on Different Forums
Law enforcement tracks people based on their writing style. They don’t need your IP—they just need your words.
Mistakes:
❌ Using the same username on multiple sites.
❌ Typing the same way across different platforms.
❌ Reusing certain phrases that make them identifiable.
Use different usernames and passwords on every forum. Never reuse handles.
Change your typing habits, vocabulary, and grammar on different platforms.
Use linguistic obfuscation tools or AI rewriters to alter your writing style before posting.
Never Trust Crypto Exchanges – KYC Will Burn You
Most people get caught because they leave a crypto trail. Bitcoin is not anonymous—all transactions are logged forever.
Mistakes:
❌ Buying Bitcoin on Coinbase/Binance and sending it directly to darknet markets.
❌ Using centralized wallets that require KYC (ID verification).
❌ Thinking Bitcoin mixers make transactions fully anonymous (they don’t).
Use Monero (XMR) instead of Bitcoin—it’s untraceable by default.
If you must use Bitcoin, buy it through local cash trades (e.g., AgoraDesk, HodlHodl).
Use Wasabi Wallet or Electrum + Whirlpool for BTC privacy.
Never withdraw crypto into a personal bank account—convert to gift cards, Monero, or cash.
Phones Are Your Weakest Link
Phones track everything—GPS, calls, text, WiFi, cell towers. If you use a phone linked to your real identity, you're already burned.
Mistakes:
❌ Using personal smartphones for hacking-related accounts.
❌ Registering accounts with a real phone number.
❌ Bringing their real phone near hacking locations.
Never use your personal phone for hacking. Buy a burner phone with cash from an unmonitored location.
Disable WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and auto-updates—they can track you passively.
Use VoIP numbers or SIM cards bought with cash for registrations.
If possible, use GrapheneOS or CalyxOS instead of stock Android for full privacy.
Never Store Logs or Notes Unencrypted
If someone gets access to your machine, all your research, scripts, and credentials are exposed.
Mistakes:
❌ Keeping credentials in plaintext files (passwords.txt).
❌ Using cloud storage services (Google Drive, Dropbox).
❌ Not encrypting their files properly.
Store all sensitive files inside a VeraCrypt hidden container (with plausible deniability).
Use Tomb (Linux) or Cryptomator (multi-platform) for encrypted storage.
Never store notes in plaintext—use AES-256 encrypted markdown editors like Standard Notes.
Avoid Browser Fingerprinting & Tracking
Even if you use Tor, your browser might still leak unique fingerprints that track you.
Mistakes:
❌ Using normal browsers (Chrome, Edge) for hacking-related searches.
❌ Logging into forums without spoofing their device fingerprint.
❌ Using Tor Browser without changing default settings.
Use Tor Browser with canvas, WebGL, and JavaScript disabled (or use NoScript).
Use LibreWolf or Mullvad Browser for non-darknet browsing.
Change screen resolution, time zones, and language settings to appear different across sites.
Never Register With Real Emails or Personal Details
People get caught when they use traceable email addresses or personal recovery options.
Mistakes:
❌ Using Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook for hacker-related activities.
❌ Adding a real phone number to accounts for "security".
❌ Reusing emails across multiple platforms.
Use anonymous, self-destructing emails (Tuta, ProtonMail, or SimpleLogin).
Generate emails without linking them to a real phone number.
Use email forwarding services to keep your real email hidden.
OPSEC Mindset – Assume You’re Being Watched
At all times, assume that someone is tracking your activities. If you think you're safe, you're already compromised.
Things to be done:
- Never discuss OPSEC mistakes in forums or chats.
- Always encrypt sensitive communications (use PGP, Tox, or XMPP with OMEMO).
- Rotate burner accounts regularly—never use an alias for too long.
- Avoid attention—the best hackers are invisible.
The Golden Rule: Never Trust Anyone Online
Most arrests happen because hackers trust the wrong people. Undercover agents are everywhere in hacking forums, Telegram groups, and dark web markets.
Never sell anything to unverified buyers—it could be a sting operation.
Never agree to do hacking jobs for someone you don’t know.
Never brag or share personal stories in private chats.
Using your personal laptop, phone, or even your normal OS for hacking is a rookie mistake.
- Use a dedicated laptop with a clean OS (Tails, Qubes, or Whonix). Never use Windows for hacking—it logs everything. If you must use Linux, run everything inside a fully encrypted virtual machine (VeraCrypt hidden container + VirtualBox). Make sure your machine has no hardware tracking (Intel ME, TPM, etc.)—disable them in BIOS.
Your IP Address Will Get You Caught
No matter how good your skills are, your real IP is a death sentence.
Mistakes like:
❌ Using a VPN alone (it can log you).
❌ Using Tor wrong (logging into personal accounts or mixing clearnet & darknet).
❌ Thinking public WiFi is safe (CCTV cameras, MAC tracking).
Always use public WiFi, but never near your home. Use an area with high traffic and no cameras (like a busy café).
If you need a VPN, use one that accepts Monero/XMR payments and has no logs (Mullvad, ProtonVPN).
If using Tor, never log into anything that can tie back to you. Use Whonix Gateway + Tor Bridges to bypass fingerprinting.
Use a burner 4G hotspot bought with cash (never register SIM cards under your name).
Never Type or Write the Same Way on Different Forums
Law enforcement tracks people based on their writing style. They don’t need your IP—they just need your words.
Mistakes:
❌ Using the same username on multiple sites.
❌ Typing the same way across different platforms.
❌ Reusing certain phrases that make them identifiable.
Use different usernames and passwords on every forum. Never reuse handles.
Change your typing habits, vocabulary, and grammar on different platforms.
Use linguistic obfuscation tools or AI rewriters to alter your writing style before posting.
Never Trust Crypto Exchanges – KYC Will Burn You
Most people get caught because they leave a crypto trail. Bitcoin is not anonymous—all transactions are logged forever.
Mistakes:
❌ Buying Bitcoin on Coinbase/Binance and sending it directly to darknet markets.
❌ Using centralized wallets that require KYC (ID verification).
❌ Thinking Bitcoin mixers make transactions fully anonymous (they don’t).
Use Monero (XMR) instead of Bitcoin—it’s untraceable by default.
If you must use Bitcoin, buy it through local cash trades (e.g., AgoraDesk, HodlHodl).
Use Wasabi Wallet or Electrum + Whirlpool for BTC privacy.
Never withdraw crypto into a personal bank account—convert to gift cards, Monero, or cash.
Phones Are Your Weakest Link
Phones track everything—GPS, calls, text, WiFi, cell towers. If you use a phone linked to your real identity, you're already burned.
Mistakes:
❌ Using personal smartphones for hacking-related accounts.
❌ Registering accounts with a real phone number.
❌ Bringing their real phone near hacking locations.
Never use your personal phone for hacking. Buy a burner phone with cash from an unmonitored location.
Disable WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and auto-updates—they can track you passively.
Use VoIP numbers or SIM cards bought with cash for registrations.
If possible, use GrapheneOS or CalyxOS instead of stock Android for full privacy.
Never Store Logs or Notes Unencrypted
If someone gets access to your machine, all your research, scripts, and credentials are exposed.
Mistakes:
❌ Keeping credentials in plaintext files (passwords.txt).
❌ Using cloud storage services (Google Drive, Dropbox).
❌ Not encrypting their files properly.
Store all sensitive files inside a VeraCrypt hidden container (with plausible deniability).
Use Tomb (Linux) or Cryptomator (multi-platform) for encrypted storage.
Never store notes in plaintext—use AES-256 encrypted markdown editors like Standard Notes.
Avoid Browser Fingerprinting & Tracking
Even if you use Tor, your browser might still leak unique fingerprints that track you.
Mistakes:
❌ Using normal browsers (Chrome, Edge) for hacking-related searches.
❌ Logging into forums without spoofing their device fingerprint.
❌ Using Tor Browser without changing default settings.
Use Tor Browser with canvas, WebGL, and JavaScript disabled (or use NoScript).
Use LibreWolf or Mullvad Browser for non-darknet browsing.
Change screen resolution, time zones, and language settings to appear different across sites.
Never Register With Real Emails or Personal Details
People get caught when they use traceable email addresses or personal recovery options.
Mistakes:
❌ Using Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook for hacker-related activities.
❌ Adding a real phone number to accounts for "security".
❌ Reusing emails across multiple platforms.
Use anonymous, self-destructing emails (Tuta, ProtonMail, or SimpleLogin).
Generate emails without linking them to a real phone number.
Use email forwarding services to keep your real email hidden.
OPSEC Mindset – Assume You’re Being Watched
At all times, assume that someone is tracking your activities. If you think you're safe, you're already compromised.
Things to be done:
- Never discuss OPSEC mistakes in forums or chats.
- Always encrypt sensitive communications (use PGP, Tox, or XMPP with OMEMO).
- Rotate burner accounts regularly—never use an alias for too long.
- Avoid attention—the best hackers are invisible.
The Golden Rule: Never Trust Anyone Online
Most arrests happen because hackers trust the wrong people. Undercover agents are everywhere in hacking forums, Telegram groups, and dark web markets.
Never sell anything to unverified buyers—it could be a sting operation.
Never agree to do hacking jobs for someone you don’t know.
Never brag or share personal stories in private chats.
