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  • #Pentestips : RFID Antenna Extender: Covert Use
    May 7, 2021

    #Pentestips : RFID Antenna Extender: Covert Use

    In last week's pentestip we introduced the RFID Antenna Extender. This week, we demonstrate how this passive antenna booster can be used in pentesting scenarios to increase read/write/crack ranges to up to 50cm away. Check back every Friday for a...

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  • #Pentestips : RFID Antenna Extender: How to use
    April 30, 2021

    #Pentestips : RFID Antenna Extender: How to use

    This week's pentestip is a hands-on how-to with the RFID Antenna Extender. Manufactured by Lab401, these devices are a world-first: passively boost read/write/crack ranges to 7cm and displace reader zones up to 50cm.They are compatible with all 13.56MHz systems, and...

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  • #Pentestips : Multi RFID Keyfob
    April 23, 2021

    #Pentestips : Multi RFID Keyfob

    This week's pentestip introduces the Multi RFID Keyfob: the "Emergency Chameleon" device. The Multi-RFID keyfob is an ingenious low-tech, low-cost solution:  It contains six independant RFID tags: 3x Low Frequency T5577 ("Universal" LF Tags) and 3x MIFARE Classic® Compatible 1K...

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  • #Pentestips : Chameleon Mini: Standalone Mifare Cloning
    April 16, 2021

    #Pentestips : Chameleon Mini: Standalone Mifare Cloning

    This week's pentestip demonstrates using the ChameleonMini to perform a standalone clone of a Mifare 1K tag. The ChameleonMini, and the ChameleonTiny are high-frequency RFID emulation devices - capable of emulating multiple chipsets, including Mifare 1K / 4K tags (with...

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  • #Pentestips : RFID Field Detector
    April 14, 2021

    #Pentestips : RFID Field Detector

    We're excited to announce the launch of Lab401 #pentestips !
    Every Friday - we'll release one of our favourite pentesting tips, tricks or tutorials.

    This week's pentestip is on the Lab401 RFID Field Detector - a tiny, battery free device that quickly indicates when it detects and RFID field - and also whether it's Low-Frequency or High-Frequency.

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  • Proxmark 3 + BlueShark Standalone Module: Assembly & First Use
    May 21, 2019

    Proxmark 3 + BlueShark Standalone Module: Assembly & First Use

    With the recent release of the Proxmark 3 RDV 4 Standalone Kit, Lab401 Academy presents its assembly and first use tutorial.

    The Standalone module brings full-wireless & standalone functionality to the Proxmark 3, while preserving its sleek and compact nature.

    So you've got your Proxmark 3 RDV3 Bluetooth & Battery Kit on your desk - how do you get started? Read on for full assembly and use instructions!

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  • Chameleon Mini RevE Rebooted: Flashing to latest firmware
    December 22, 2018

    Chameleon Mini RevE Rebooted: Flashing to latest firmware

    The firmware for the Chameleon Mini Rev E Rebooted is open source. However, compiling the latest binaries is somewhat complicated, and requires access to an ARM compiler. 

    There have been several improvements recently in the firmware, so Lab401 has compiled the latest commits into a downloadable firmware bundle.

    Flashing the Chameleon Mini on a Windows machine (or emulated environment) is simple - read on for a step by step guide.

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  • Proxmark 3 & Project Walrus: Easier Pentesting
    June 7, 2018

    Proxmark 3 & Project Walrus: Easier Pentesting

    Project Walrus is an an open-source Android-based tool that aims to provide a unified interface over multiple RFID devices.

    Designed as a pentesting / red-teaming accessory, it also provides a centralised system for bulk-reading cards, card management, reading, writing and emulation.

    Learn how to easily sniff, emulate and write LF and HF cards with Project Walrus.

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