Android Network Toolkit lets you exploit local machines at the push of a button

Defcon 2011 is in full hacking swing, and Itzhak Avraham — “Zuk” for short — and his company Zimperium have unveiled the Android Network Toolkit for easy hacking on the go. Need to find vulnerabilities on devices using nearby networks? The app, dubbed “Anti” for short, allows you to simply push a button to do things like search a WiFi network for potential targets, or even take control of a PC trojan-style. To do this, it seeks out weak spots in older software using known exploits, which means you may want to upgrade before hitting up public WiFi. According to Forbes, it’s much like Firesheep , and Zuk refers to Anti as a “penetration tool for the masses.” Apparently, his end-goal is to simplify “advanced” hacking and put it within pocket’s reach, but he also hopes it’ll be used mostly for good. Anti should be available via the Android Market this week for free, alongside a $10 “corporate upgrade.” Consider yourself warned. Android Network Toolkit lets you exploit local machines at the push of a button originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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