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undeadsec/socialfish

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TLDR

A Docker-based security testing tool for penetration testers to simulate phishing scenarios, fake login pages and credential capture, so organizations can test whether their defenses hold up against those tactics.

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  root((SocialFish))
    Purpose
      Simulate phishing attacks
      Test org defenses
      Penetration testing
    Setup
      Docker single command
      Wiki for full docs
    Interfaces
      Main tool
      Mobile controller app
    Usage rules
      Educational use only
      Authorized targets only
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USE CASE 1

Simulate a phishing attack on your own organization to test whether employees recognize and report fake login pages.

USE CASE 2

Run the tool in an authorized penetration test to demonstrate credential-capture risk to a client.

USE CASE 3

Use the Docker setup to spin up a test environment quickly without installing Python dependencies manually.

USE CASE 4

Control the tool remotely during a security engagement using the companion mobile controller app.

Tech stack

PythonCSSDocker

Getting it running

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Full setup details are in a separate wiki, not the README, only use against systems you own or have explicit written permission to test.

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In plain English

SocialFish is a phishing and information-gathering tool built for security research and penetration testing. Phishing tools in this context are used by security professionals to simulate the kinds of fake login pages and credential-capture setups that real attackers use, so that organizations can test whether their defenses and employee training hold up against those tactics. The README itself is brief and points to a separate wiki for full setup instructions. The project can be run using Docker with a single command. There is also a companion mobile app, listed as a separate repository, that acts as a controller for the tool. The project labels itself for educational use only, and its disclaimer places full responsibility for how it is used on the person running it. It is maintained by two developers and accepts community contributions. The primary language listed is CSS, though the tool also involves Python based on the topic tags. The README does not describe the tool's specific phishing capabilities in detail, so the exact feature set is not clear from this file alone. Anyone looking to understand or run the project would need to consult the linked wiki.

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Prompt 1
How do I start SocialFish using Docker in an authorized penetration test environment, what is the exact Docker command from the README?
Prompt 2
What does SocialFish simulate in a phishing test, and how would a security team use it to test employee awareness training?
Prompt 3
How does the SocialFish mobile controller app interact with the main tool during a security engagement?
Prompt 4
Where does the SocialFish wiki document the full setup and feature list, since the README only provides a brief overview?
Prompt 5
What safeguards should I have in place in a corporate environment before running SocialFish as part of an authorized red team exercise?
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