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Can someone confirm for me? This needs a nearby wifi network that is either open or has credentials too, correct? The video appeared to have it connect directl
by ElijahLynn 8y ago
Can someone confirm for me? This needs a nearby wifi network that is either open or has credentials too, correct?
The video appeared to have it connect directly to the phone or to the network they both were on.
- jwagenet 8y agoIt looks like this hack uses an esp8266, which supports WiFi. Most likely the chip is booting up its own WiFi network for the phone to connect to, the phone is sending the payload over this network, and running the usb exploit. Some esp family chips should also support Bluetooth.
- ElijahLynn 8y agoOkay, so the attacker would need to be within range. Is that a correct understanding?
- compscistd 8y agoAlthough that’s implied, you could use a proxy device nearby instead
- PeterisP 8y ago"within range" can be quite far away if you use targeted directional antennas.