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		jwagenet on Feb 20, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: WiFi Hides Inside a USB Cable It looks like this hack uses an esp8266, which supports WiFi. Most likely the chip is booting up its own WiFi network for the phone to connect to, the phone is sending the payload over this network, and running the usb exploit. Some esp family chips should also support Bluetooth.

ElijahLynn on Feb 20, 2019 [–]

Okay, so the attacker would need to be within range. Is that a correct understanding?

compscistd on Feb 20, 2019 | | [–]

Although that’s implied, you could use a proxy device nearby instead

PeterisP on Feb 20, 2019 | | [–]

"within range" can be quite far away if you use targeted directional antennas.

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