14/09/2025
IT NEXUS Professional Hardware Hacking & Pentesting Toolkit.
At IT NEXUS we believe in spreading awareness and knowledge about cybersecurity through professional learning. here is a look at some of the essential devices used in hardware hacking and pe*******on testing labs. these tools help us understand risks test security and build better defenses.
Devices and Their Role:
Raspberry Pi:
A portable single board computer that runs Linux. It is used for pe*******on testing setups monitoring network traffic and running automated scripts in a compact form.
Arduino / ESP Board:
Microcontrollers designed for IoT projects. In security labs they are used to test firmware simulate IoT devices and study vulnerabilities in embedded systems.
Arduino Uno / Nano / Micro:
These microcontrollers are commonly used in IoT devices. in security they help us test firmware weaknesses simulate hardware backdoors and study endpoint attacks (e.g USB HID injection on Arduino Micro). Learning how attackers abuse them strengthens ioT defense strategies.
Digi Spark ATtiny85:
Small and powerful USB devices often used to simulate keystroke injection and HID based attacks. In labs they demonstrate endpoint security awareness and help in testing defenses.
Network Adapter with Antenna:
A critical tool for wireless security. It allows monitoring of Wi-Fi traffic testing encryption and performing wireless pe*******on testing in a controlled environment.
RFID Reader with Test Cards:
Helpful for studying access control systems. It allows researchers to analyze RFID authentication methods and highlight the need for stronger access security.
HackRF (Software Defined Radio):
One of the most advanced tools for wireless research. HackRF can observe and analyze radio frequencies making it useful for learning about communication protocols and wireless vulnerabilities.
LCD & Portable Analyzer Modules:
These support hardware experiments by displaying data and outputs in real time making it easier to debug and analyze embedded systems.
β οΈ Important Note:
All tools are used only inside controlled labs for ethical purposes. the goal is to educate create awareness and strengthen cybersecurity defenses never to exploit real world systems.
