Developers of Pwnie Express have a Nexus 7 turned into a hackapparaat with several tools for wifi networks to hack. So include the tools Aircrack-ng and Kismet built in. The creators go devices with the software sales.
According to the creators can make several hacksoftware been on Android tablets and smartphones to be installed, but a number of tools, such as the popular Aircrack-ng and Kismet can normally not be used. This is because the stripped-down Linux kernel with the required functionality are missing. The developers of Pwnie Express have that problem circumvented: there is a wireless adapter from TP-Link with the tablet connected. With the help of additional software, for example, packet injections to be performed. In addition, the external wi-fi adapter, a considerably larger range than the integrated wi-fi module in the Nexus 7.
A tablet filled with hacktools, according to Pwnie Express is useful for companies that is so easy to potential vulnerabilities, identify on the corporate network. However, it is also possible that hackers have the tools to go exploit to break in to companies.
Pwnie Express will be the upgraded Nexus 7 to show during the RSA conference held soon in San Francisco. Then, the device can also be bought, for a price of 795 dollars. Incidentally, the creators are also the source for the so-called Pwn Pad software released, giving interested parties the hacktools themselves on their smartphone or tablet can install.
