It would inject itself into the Windows Startup folder under a generic name like SystemHost.exe , turning the victim's computer into a "zombie" in a botnet. The Aftermath: The Disappearing Act
Within minutes of execution, the program would scrape Chrome and Edge browsers for saved passwords, credit card info, and crypto wallet private keys.
The centerpiece of the site was a direct download link for nanohack1.rar . To gain access, users were often told they needed a "beta key" found in the site's Discord or by completing "offers."