Summary: This article discusses Hackbat, an open-source penetration testing tool that is built around a custom PCB and a RP2040 microcontroller from the Raspberry Pi Pico W.
Threat Actor: Hackbat | Hackbat
Victim: N/A
Key Point:
- Hackbat is a pocket-sized tool designed for high-end penetration testing duties.
- It features Wi-Fi, NFC, RF capabilities, and a microSD card slot.
- The tool can be built by getting a company to print circuit boards and add the components.
- All the necessary files and information for manufacturing the custom PCB are available for free.
Like the Flipper Zero but want something a little more powerful? Then this open-source penetration testing tool may be for you. But you will have to build it yourself.
Or more accurately, you will have to get a company that prints circuit boards and adds the components to build one for you. That sounds complicated, but it isn’t, and the reward will be worth it.
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Called Hackbat, this pocket-sized tool is the brainchild of Pablo Trujillo, and it’s built around a custom PCB and a RP2040 microcontroller from the Raspberry Pi Pico W
Hackbat has everything you need to carry out high-end penetration testing duties, with Wi-Fi, NFC, and RF to receive and transmit radio waves, a microSD card slot for storage, USB to allow it to carry out keystroke injection attacks, and a 128×64 pixels OLED display and buttons for human interaction.
If you’re eager to build your own Hackbat, you have the option to use the PCB printing service recommended by Trujillo — JLCPCB — or choose a service you prefer.
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However, if this is your first foray into assembling hardware like this, be prepared for a steep learning curve. A common challenge many newcomers face is component shortages. This may require you to hunt for equivalent components to substitute, which can be a significant part of the learning process. As for cost, that’s hard to pin down as component prices and even circuit board printing prices vary daily, but I priced it out the other day and it was about $40 if I had three made.
If you’re interested in security and electronics, this is a great project to sink your teeth into.
Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/meet-hackbat-an-open-source-more-powerful-flipper-zero-alternative
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