Building computer hacking

That works well for stealthy purposes, like if you want to try it out and see if anyone notices that there's a network monitoring device under their desks, but if stealth isn't totally important, the Rogue Pi is a network monitor that, unlike the Pi-powered power strip, doesn't require you return periodically to pick up the data you've collected. Like we mentioned in our post, the Rogue Pi packs the radios required for you to connect to it wirelessly whenever you need to.

Even better, the Rogue Pi conducts a test when you turn it on to make sure it's connected to the network you want to probe, then creates an SSH tunnel that you can use to get to it when you need to, along with a hidden SSID and a Wi-Fi radio that lets you connect to it directly whenever you're in range.

It has a laundry list of pentesting and Wi-Fi cracking tools onboard too, so once it's embedded in your target network, it can do whatever you need it to. It even has an tiny external LCD so you can power it on and configure it without whipping out a laptop. Absolutely—but it's also a blast to make and perfect for surreptitious surveillance of your own networks or use as a hidden access point. All the code and gear you'll need for it are listed over at the project site.

If you're really enterprising, you could combine this hack with the power strip hack, and take your show on the road to Def Con. Most of these projects are aimed at network hacking and information gathering, like any good hacking project, but this one, the DIY Arduino-based TV annoyer , is strictly for fun and laughs. Put simply, this little device will turn on TVs when you want them off, and turn TVs off when you want them on. Think of it as a simple April Fool's gag, or something a little more innocuous and less aggravating than the always-classic annoy-a-tron from ThinkGeek.

Our guide originally from Instructables walks you through the entire build process, as well as the parts you'll need to make the whole thing happen.

From the "hacking projects I probably wouldn't want to be seen carrying on the street but are still cool" department comes the Hack Rifle , an Airsoft rifle with a Raspberry Pi at its heart that's capable of picking Wi-Fi signals out of the air at long distances. It sports a high-gain directional antenna attached to the barrel, a fold-out screen to monitor the information it's capturing, and a button connected to the trigger to fire up the Wi-Fi antenna, scan for targets, select a target, and crack the target device or network.

It's designed to be collapsable into five pieces, and has an orange tip so people don't think it's a real rifle—although even its creator acknowledges it's not that simple:. And yes, pointing anything that looks like a gun at a person or building is a terrible idea, and yes this thing will freak people out and probably get you arrested. Follow his example if you opt to make something like this.

In fact, there's little about the build that requires the rifle, although there's some allure to the idea of point, pull the trigger, and hack.

Even so, there's a reason this thing hasn't seen the light of day outside of its creator's apartment, and if you want to do something similar, it should stay in yours where it's safe as well. If you opt for a diferent form factor though, you may be able to take the thing around with you—everything you need to know is over at the project site. The commentariat at Hack a Day have some thoughts on the build too like disguising it as a hedge trimmer instead of a rifle!

If you're looking to build a pentesting or scanning tool that's a little less conspicuous than a huge rifle or a PC attached to some Pringles cans, the Pwn Pad may be perfect for you. The Pwn Pad is a portable pentesting tablet based on the Nexus 7 and designed by the folks at Pwnie Express , a security firm and online store packed with products for the discerning hacker.

Rolling your own isn't too difficult if you have the right gear, or just don't want to drop the cash directly for the whole package. Title image by Tina Mailhot-Roberge. The A. About Lifehacker Advisor Lifehacker Store.

By Alan Henry. Wyze Cam Spotlight. Home Hacks. The firm was not able to place the hackers inside the story building, but makes a case there is no other plausible explanation for why so many attacks come out of one comparatively small area.

Since , Mandiant has detected over internet attack by the Comment Crew, originating from this building. Reports from other bodies suggest that even attacks by 20 or so other Chinese groups now appear to be undertaken under contracts—with links back to this white building.

Of course, the unit is considered a Chinese state secret. But if evidence like this is anything to go by—and a spokesman from the House Intelligence Committee says this report is "completely consistent with the type of activity [we've] been seeing for some time"—then that might not be the case for long.

Go read the full write up by the New York Times here or, if you want more detail, the Madiant report is here. The A. About Gizmodo Advisor Gizmodo Store. Privacy and Security.