[jayflux]

Does it just connect to the first WiFi which is t password protected? I’m assuming it’s useless if there’s no open WiFi about?

[simongr3dal]

I'm guessing it goes something like:

- The cable is inserted into the victims computer - The electronics inside the cable creates a WiFi network - The attacker uses a separate computer to connect to this WiFi network - Transmit the payloads to the victim - ??? - Profit

[quickthrower2]

It creates a wifi hotspot and the attacker can connect to that using another device from a distance. They can then do stuff via the USB port, for example send key presses.

[megaremote]

So they have to be close by.

[VikingCoder]

https://www.simplewifi.com/products/parabolic-grid

"2.4Ghz wifi antenna extends a 7 degree wide cone, allowing it to perform over large distances up to 8 miles of range."

[pdkl95]

Or if a real parabolic antenna is too expensive, sticking a copper wire on a BNC connector mounted in a Pringles can (5 GHz) or wider tin soup can (2.4 GHz) works as a cheap alternative.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantenna

http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/cantennahowto.html

[JustSomeNobody]

Even simpler would be to take a standard dipole and put a corner reflector around it (not quite as pin-point powerful, but you can still get plenty of gain). You can make these out of roofing flashing.

[cbg0]

Would this small device even be able to send data back to the antenna to complete the connection? It might work with a non standard protocol though, where it just accepts data sent to it via 2.4GHz.

Also, the 8 mile range is obviously very theoretical, in a direct line from point A to point B with no obstacles.