Re: Using IPaqs or other handhelds as penetration devices

[William Knowles <erehwon () c4i org>]

On Thu, 16 May 2002, Johann van Duyn wrote:

Hello Johann,

> I was wondering whether any exploits or penetration tools exist that
> run on Compaq IPaq PDAs (running Windows CE or whatever they call it
> now), or any other handheld devices, for that matter. This is part
> risk analysis regarding the use of such devices, and part looking at
> using such a device for lightweight ad-hoc penetration or
> vulnerability testing.

You might be interested in a product called AirMagnet that runs on the 
Compaq iPaq.

There's more information at:

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/isn/2002-q2/0171.html

Also Bitshift has a nice tutorial on building a wardriving kit for the 
iPaq worth a look at: http://www.bitshift.org/wardriving.shtml

I'm sure there are others, I'm just now trying to put together a
resource for C4I.org of sites with information on vulnerability
testing with handheld computers.

Cheers!

William Knowles
erehwon () c4i org


 
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