This post will help you find Ethereum Private Keys with Balances. The method that I used in 2016 still works today.
To begin with, I use Google advanced operators to find private keys. Every now and then, Google scrapes the internet and indexes web pages that are relevant the search. Some web pages contain sensitive information such as credit card information or database of private keys. It may be stupid to store private keys on a webpage but many people still do it. Storing “ETH privatekeys” online is not safe.
How do I Find these Valid Keys
Why most ETH private keys that you find online have no balance? because hackers are way ahead of you. The moment you planned something, they already executed something similar to your plan.
Before we begin, you should have at least 1 hardware wallet by now to store your digital assets. It is a lot safer this way than storing your coins/tokens on different exchanges. I suggest ledger nano x if don’t have one.
For Starters, Try this:
Search on Google:
filetype:txt “ethereum” “privatekey” -github -bitcoin
or filetype:txt “eth” “privatekey”
or filetype:txt “eth” “privkey”
Then look for something that shows string of information such as addresses or keys like the one below.
Another google search:
inurl:pastebin “eth” “private key”
Warning: Most of the time, you can’t find juicy information on the first page of the search. It usually lands on the 3rd or 4th page of the search.
Elevate your skill by learning how to use Google advanced search tool. There are plenty of resources online. Just search the phrase in google “google search operators cheat sheet“.
I prefer the one below. It is old but you will learn a lot it.
http://pdf.textfiles.com/security/googlehackers.pdf (copy and paste the link)
It is better to learn the advance search tool to find what you are looking for. Nowadays, staying ahead of the competition requires originality and hardwork. Google is indexing web pages and files constantly. So, there are a lot private keys and databases to exploit.
If you want to be ahead of the competition, use TOR browser for anonymity and security plus learn to code Ethereum Smart Contracts.
Private Key Generators Do not Work
Do not waste much time using online private key generators. Imagine, not only you is trying to find those hidden gems. Do you think those automated scripts will give you free lunch?
Beware of Honeypots when finding Ethereum Private Keys
You think you hit the jackpot, think again. Some ETH address are honeypots. Honeypot is a decoy intended to deceive a wannabe hacker.
The Ethereum address below has a valid private keys with 0 ETH balance and 1000 USD worth of ERC20 tokens. In order to withdraw these ERC20 tokens, you need to deposit at least 0.01 worth of ETH to the address for gas fees. However, the moment you deposit an amount to this address, it will automatically withdraw that ETH amount to an unknown ETH address. So, you cannot withdraw that ERC20 tokens from this wallet because you need ETH for gas. The intended gas fee was withdrawn by the real owner of the private key using an automated script or program.
ETH address:
0x62b53C45305D29bBE4b1BFA49dD78766b2F1e624
Private Key: 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000335f153fc
Note: Check this address using Etherscan.io and use the private key to access Myetherwallet.com. Unfortunately, this address is still raking some eth from gullible victims. Note the age of the transaction, it will show you what I mean.
Conclusion
Get a hardware wallet to secure your digital assets. I personally use ledger nano x to store my coins and tokens.
Thus, Protect your Ethereum Private Keys by not sharing it to others. Also, store your ETH coins in different addresses and locations. Use these knowledge to educate people about security, not to drain their funds.