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Top 20 Must-Have Hacking Gadgets for Cybersecurity Professionals
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3 min readSep 28, 2024
1. Raspberry Pi
- Use: A low-cost, highly customizable mini-computer used for various purposes such as network penetration testing, programming, and automating attacks. It can be configured for offensive cybersecurity projects.
2. WiFi Pineapple
- Use: A wireless network auditing tool designed for network penetration testing. It is used for creating rogue access points, man-in-the-middle attacks, and network reconnaissance.
3. USB Rubber Ducky
- Use: Disguised as a normal USB drive, this gadget delivers pre-configured keystrokes quickly when plugged into a machine, executing payloads like password dumping and privilege escalation.
4. Bash Bunny
- Use: A USB attack platform that automates complex attacks like credential harvesting, network manipulation, and exfiltration in seconds. Highly customizable for different penetration test scenarios.
5. Proxmark3
- Use: A versatile tool for RFID and NFC penetration testing. It allows for reading, cloning, and sniffing RFID badges or access cards, often used to attack physical security systems.
