Creating a hacker's tool bag
Being in the field of ethical hacking and penetration testing won't feel complete without creating your very own hacker's tool bag with some very cool gadgets. Having physical tools and gadgets is not always mandatory, but they help when simulating various real-world cyberattacks.
The following is a WiFi Pineapple Nano by Hak5, which allows a penetration tester to perform wireless security testing on both personal and enterprise wireless networks:
Figure 17.1 – WiFi Pineapple Nano
This physical tool allows a penetration tester to attach a battery bank to support power to this handheld portal device, which can fit in your backpack or pocket. You can perform wireless reconnaissance on wireless networks, capture wireless security handshakes, create rogue wireless networks, and more.
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More details on the WiFi Pineapple can be found at https://shop.hak5.org/products/wifi-pineapple.
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