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Want to learn what hardware pro penetration testers carry in their toolkit? In this short video we cover Hak5 favorites like the WiFi Pineapple, plus the Rubber Ducky, Bash Bunny, Flipper Zero, Proxmark, Ubertooth, and more. These devices are powerful learning tools — use them only on systems you own or have written permission to test.

Quick links & resources:

Hak5 WiFi Pineapple / Rubber Ducky / Bash Bunny — official Hak5 site

Flipper Zero — official docs

Proxmark / Ubertooth — vendor/community repos

What these tools do (high level)

WiFi Pineapple: wireless auditing platform for discovering SSIDs, testing captive portals, and running authorized Wi-Fi assessments.

Rubber Ducky: USB device that emulates a keyboard to automate keystroke sequences for testing endpoint behavior.

Bash Bunny: multi-protocol USB attack platform for more complex payloads across USB, Ethernet, serial, etc.

LAN Turtle / Packet Squirrel: covert network access/point devices to test network persistence and monitoring.

Ubertooth / ALFA adapters: radio and Wi-Fi sniffing tools for Bluetooth and 802.11 pentesting.

Proxmark / RFID tools: analyze and emulate RFID/NFC systems for access control testing.

Flipper Zero / Pwnagotchi: compact multi-tool for RF, NFC, IR, and low-power reconnaissance; Pwnagotchi focuses on Wi-Fi handshake capture for learning.

Safety & ethical rules (MUST READ)

Always get written authorization (SOW, ROE, signed consent) before using any tool on networks or devices you don’t own. Unauthorized use is illegal.

Use a lab environment — isolated VLAN, physical separation, or an air-gapped network to avoid collateral damage.

Keep firmware & tools updated, verify signatures where available, and audit community payloads before running them.

No destructive payloads: avoid tools/payloads that wipe disks or damage hardware unless explicitly authorized and supervised.

Document everything: test plan, start/stop times, scope, and evidence — required for professional reporting and legal defense.

Learning & procurement tips

Start with inexpensive adapters (ALFA) and Flipper Zero, then add a Pineapple and Proxmark as you learn radio/NFC concepts.

Use official docs and community labs (TryHackMe, Hack The Box lab environments) to practice safely.

Many of these devices have active user forums — read the docs and sample use-cases, but do not copy unvetted payloads.

Safety note: Educational content only. Unauthorized access is illegal. Always get written permission before testing.

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