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Social Engineering Subtle

Tab Rename

The browser tab title changes when they look away

When the victim switches to another tab, the page title changes to things like "⚠️ New Messages (3)" or "📹 Recording in progress..." to lure them back.

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🔧 How It Works

A visibilitychange event listener detects when the tab loses focus and cycles the document title through a series of alarming messages to draw the victim back.

🎯 Best For

Multi-tabbers — people who always have dozens of tabs open.

📋 How to Use

1

Choose a Destination URL

Pick any website your victim would normally visit — social media, news, shopping, etc.

2

Select "Tab Rename" as the Effect

In the Prank Lab, choose Tab Rename from the effects dropdown.

3

Share Your Prank Link

Send the generated punked.co link to your victim. When they click it, the tab rename effect activates!

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