
June 24, 2025
Launching PhantomKey: The Credential Trap Engine
PhantomKey silently inserts fake SSH keys and passwords into attacker-accessible locations — triggering alerts when touched.
Tactical drops, threat analysis, and adversarial insights. We publish what others redact.
PhantomKey silently inserts fake SSH keys and passwords into attacker-accessible locations — triggering alerts when touched.
We discuss how to design fake login portals and API endpoints that fool scanners and leak attacker methods.
Static defenses fail silently. Deception introduces noise and opportunity — for defenders to observe, mislead, and dominate.
Inspired by the short-tailed shrew, our name represents tactical misdirection, offensive defense, and striking when least expected.