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Wi-Fi controlled hacking USB cable stealthily packs in a microcontroller, microSD storage, and more — cable executes remote payload execution, keystroke injection, and more, but is 'built for makers, developers, enthusiasts, and cybersecurity learners'

  • Mark Tyson--Tom's Hardware UK
  • published date: 2026-05-23 11:00:00 UTC

A device that 'looks like a normal USB cable' but packs in an ESP32-S3 microcontroller, micro SD card storage, and Wi-Fi capabilities has enjoyed great success on Kickstarter.

A device that “looks like a normal USB cable” but is far more powerful has been a rip-roaring success on Kickstarter, with three weeks still to go. The Hacknect project by Little Gadgets packs an ESP… [+3730 chars]