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Proxmark 3 + BlueShark Standalone Module: Assembly & First Use Proxmark 3 + BlueShark Standalone Module: Assembly & First Use

May 2019 · 3 minute read.

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'...
Chameleon Mini RevE Rebooted: Flashing to latest firmware Chameleon Mini RevE Rebooted: Flashing to latest firmware

December 2018 · 1 minute read.

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 co...
Proxmark 3 & Project Walrus: Easier Pentesting Proxmark 3 & Project Walrus: Easier Pentesting

June 2018 · 1 minute read.

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 an...
Proxmark 3 & Low Frequency: Decoding unknown tags Proxmark 3 & Low Frequency: Decoding unknown tags

March 2018 · 1 minute read.

LAB401 ACADEMY: Proxmark 3 and Unknown Low Frequency Tags INTRODUCTION: Second in a series by renowned RFID & Proxmark expert, iceman.  This tutorial dives deeper into low frequency tags. At the end of the tutorial, you'll leverage the Proxmark 3's Data Plot window...
Getting Started: Proxmark 3 & Low Frequency Getting Started: Proxmark 3 & Low Frequency

February 2018 · 1 minute read.

First tutorial in a series by renowned RFID & Proxmark expert, iceman.Dive into Low Frequency tags with your Proxmark 3 - learn about how to plot, export and import data scans, demodulate unknown cards, and more.
Chameleon Mini: Mifare Cracking via the Reader Attack Chameleon Mini: Mifare Cracking via the Reader Attack

August 2017 · 1 minute read.

Learn how to crack a MIFARE card via the Reader Attack with our Chameleon Mini, Proxmark 3 and SCL-3711. Discount code for these tools also available!
Magic NTAG 21x: Getting Started Magic NTAG 21x: Getting Started

July 2017 · 2 minute read.

Lab401's Magic NTAG 21x is an incredibly powerful card. It can not only fully emulate the NTAG 213, 215 and 216, but also provide partial emulation of many other cards, including the NTAG 12C 2K Plus and Ultralight EV1 families! Thanks to iceman's fully featured script, u...
Proxmark 3: Using Custom Firmware Proxmark 3: Using Custom Firmware

July 2017 · 2 minute read.

You may have seen on the Proxmark Forum references to 'Flashing custom firmware', or people discussing the 'iceman branch', or the 'marshmellow branch'. What are these branches, what is custom firmware, and why may it be relevant to you? Learn how to safely flash your Pro...
Proxmark 3 RDV: Windows Installation Proxmark 3 RDV: Windows Installation

July 2017 · 1 minute read.

Traditionally, getting your Proxmark 3 setup on a Windows system has been confusing and painful. With Lab401 Academy's step by step guide, you'll have your Proxmark running on a Windows 7, 8 or 10 system in no time.