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Here’s an overview of PyPhisher—what it is, how to install it, and how to use it—but before diving in, it’s vital to note:
PyPhisher is a tool designed to simulate phishing attacks. It should only be used for ethical, educational, or authorized penetration testing purposes. Misusing it for unauthorized or malicious activity is illegal and unethical. Always obtain explicit permission before deploying phishing simulations.
What Is PyPhisher?
There are two notable Python-based phishing tools named PyPhisher:
1. sneakerhax/PyPhisher
- Developed as a command-line tool intended for penetration testers.
- It automates sending pre-crafted HTML emails via SMTP. Links in the email are replaced with a phishing URL.
- Requires SMTP credentials and can send attachments.
- Example usage:
PyPhisher.py --server mail.server.com --port 25 --username user --password password \ --html phish.txt --url_replace phishlink.com --subject "Read!!" \ --sender important@phish.com --sendto target@company.com \ --list-sendto list_emails.txt --attachment somepdffile.pdf
2. KasRoudra2/PyPhisher
- A more advanced, feature-rich phishing tool that includes:
- Multiple website templates (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, GitHub, Reddit, Gmail)
- Support for tunneling services like Cloudflared, Loclx (LocalXpose), and localhost.run
- OTP (One-Time Password) phishing, URL masking, credential emailing, and more.
Installation & Setup
A. Using sneakerhax/PyPhisher
- Clone or download the repository.
- Install dependencies:
python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt - Run the script with your SMTP details and HTML template:
python3 PyPhisher.py --server mail.server.com --port 25 --username user \ --password password --html phish.txt --url_replace phishlink.com \ --subject "Read!!" --sender you@domain.com --sendto target@domain.com
B. Using KasRoudra2/PyPhisher
There are multiple installation methods:
📦 Step 1: Setup Requirements in Termux
pkg update && pkg upgrade -y
pkg install python git -y
pip install flask
💡 These are the essentials to run Python-based web apps right inside Termux 🧠
📁 Step 2: Clone the Toolkit
git clone https://github.com/Ignitetch/PyPhisher.git
cd PyPhisher
🔥 This toolkit is open-source and widely used for educational purposes — especially in ethical hacking labs!
🚀 Step 3: Launch the Simulator
bash pyphisher.py
You’ll now see a list of site templates 🧪 — choose one and the script will auto-generate a preview link using Cloudflare or Ngrok ✅
1. From GitHub
# Install dependencies
sudo apt install git python3 php openssh-client -y
git clone https://github.com/KasRoudra/PyPhisher
cd PyPhisher
pip3 install -r files/requirements.txt
python3 pyphisher.py
2. One-liner (e.g., on Termux or Linux)
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KasRoudra/PyPhisher/main/pyphisher.py && python3 pyphisher.py
3. Pip install
pip3 install pyphisher
# or
sudo pip3 install pyphisher
pyphisher
4. Docker
sudo docker pull kasroudra/pyphisher
sudo docker run --rm -it kasroudra/pyphisher
Supported platforms include Linux distributions and Android (via Termux). macOS and iPhone support are minimal (alpha); Windows is typically unsupported unless run via Docker or VM.
How to Use It
KasRoudra2/PyPhisher:
- Launch the tool (scripts vary by installation method).
- Choose a target website (e.g., Facebook, Gmail, etc.) from the list of templates.
- The tool sets up the phishing page, often through tunneling services like Cloudflared, Loclx, or localhost.run.
- It generates a masked URL (the phishing link) to send to your target.
- When credentials are entered, the tool captures them—and may optionally email them to your configured address.
GeeksforGeeks provides a simplified example of capturing Gmail credentials:
- Navigate to the PyPhisher directory.
- Run
python3 pyphisher.py, select Gmail option (e.g., #9), then copy and share the generated phishing URL. - Credentials entered on that page are captured by the tool.
(GeeksforGeeks)
Summary Table
| Tool / Source | Primary Function | Key Features | Installation Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| sneakerhax/PyPhisher | SMTP-based email phishing tool | Send phishing emails via SMTP using pre-crafted HTML | Clone repo + install Python deps |
| KasRoudra2/PyPhisher | Template-based phishing with tunneling | Website templates, OTP support, URL masking, credential emailing | Git clone, pip, or Docker |
Ethical Usage Reminder
These tools are powerful and can be misused. They are intended for:
- Security training or awareness simulations
- Penetration testing with permission
- Learning how phishing mechanisms work
Always operate with explicit authorization, and follow your local laws, IT policies, and ethical guidelines.
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