Dailydarkweb researchers, warn of a concerning development in the realm of cryptocurrency security as a new software dubbed the “Seed Phrase Seeker” emerges on the dark web. This sophisticated tool, priced at a staggering $5,000 per month, poses a significant risk to users of popular hardware and desktop wallets.
The modus operandi of the Seed Phrase Seeker is as cunning as it is treacherous. Upon detecting the presence of a targeted wallet window, the software swiftly springs into action, creating a deceptive overlay that masquerades as a legitimate login prompt. Unwitting users are then prompted to enter their password and/or seed phrase, unknowingly handing over access to their valuable cryptocurrency holdings. The Seed Phrase Seeker operates by surreptitiously monitoring the windows of widely-used wallets such as Metamask, Ledger, Trezor, Exodus, and Atomic.
Crafted in C++ with a file size of approximately 200kb, the Seed Phrase Seeker boasts a 32-bit architecture, making it particularly elusive to detection. Additionally, the administrator backend is powered by express.js, further enhancing its capabilities and agility. This backend infrastructure enables the orchestrators of the Seed Phrase Seeker to efficiently manage and deploy updates, ensuring that their illicit activities remain one step ahead of detection and mitigation efforts.
The price tag attached to this potent weapon of cybercrime is staggering, with access to the Seed Phrase Seeker commanding a hefty fee of $5,000 per month on the dark web market
