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Wi-Fi hacking USB cable Hacknect exceeds Kickstarter goals

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A new Wi-Fi-enabled USB cable, dubbed Hacknect, has successfully launched on Kickstarter, integrating an ESP32-S3 microcontroller and microSD storage. This unassuming device can remotely execute payloads, inject keystrokes, and automate mouse actions, controlled via a web browser interface. The project, aimed at makers and cybersecurity enthusiasts, is open-source and plans to ship in August, though crowdfunding risks apply. AI

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IMPACT Enables new forms of automated device interaction and cybersecurity testing for developers and enthusiasts.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a new gadget with cybersecurity applications, targeted at makers and developers, which is a product launch but not a frontier AI model release.

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Wi-Fi hacking USB cable Hacknect exceeds Kickstarter goals

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 · Mark Tyson ·

    Wi-Fi controlled hacking USB cable stealthily packs in a microcontroller, microSD storage, and more — cable executes remote payload execution, keystroke injection, and more, but is 'built for makers, developers, enthusiasts, and cybersecurity learners'

    A device that 'looks like a normal USB cable' but packs in an ESP32-S3 microcontroller, micro SD card storage, and Wi-Fi capabilities has enjoyed great success on Kickstarter.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Wi-Fi controlled hacking USB cable stealthily packs in a microcontroller, microSD storage, and more — cable executes remote payload execution, keystro… A device

    Wi-Fi controlled hacking USB cable stealthily packs in a microcontroller, microSD storage, and more — cable executes remote payload execution, keystro… A device that 'looks like a normal USB cable' but packs in an ESP32-S3 microcontroller, micro SD card storage, and Wi-Fi capabil…

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