Security company converts drone into hacking platform

Security company Bishop Fox has developed a drone with which it can carry out various attacks, for example on Wi-Fi networks. The intention is to make the components and software available to everyone.

For example, it should become possible to 3D print parts for the drone yourself, says the company’s managing partner. The heart of the drone, named ‘Danger Drone’ after the Top Gun theme, is of course a Raspberry Pi. The device is equipped with software to be able to attack WiFi, ZigBee, Bluetooth and RFID from the air, for example. The drone is not just a concept, but will also be used for actual penetration tests.

The whole thing costs between $400 and $500 and is able to stay in the air for about 45 minutes. With that, a quick attack must certainly be carried out. Control is via a remote control, which limits the range to 2 km. However, you can also choose to control the drone via 4g, which increases the range enormously.

In addition to being used for serious purposes, the Danger Drone can also carry out less intrusive, but nevertheless annoying attacks. For example, according to Bishop Fox, many Chromecasts are still susceptible to an attack, whereby arbitrary content can be displayed via the device. That way, for example, it’s possible to fly past a conference room and play the all-too-familiar Rick Astley song. The drone will make its rounds at the BlackHat conference, taking place next week in Las Vegas.

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