Introducing Kali Linux NetHunter and NetHunter supported devices

Featured: The Kali Linux NetHunter project is the first Open Source Android penetration testing platform for Nexus devices, created as a joint effort between the Kali community member “BinkyBear” and Offensive Security. NetHunter supports Wireless 802.11 frame injection, one-click MANA Evil Access Point setups, HID keyboard (Teensy like attacks), as well as BadUSB MITM attacks – and is built upon the sturdy shoulders of the Kali Linux distribution and toolsets. Whether you have a Nexus 5, Nexus 7, or Nexus 10, NetHunter got you covered. NetHunter’s freely downloadable images come with easy to follow installation and setup instructions to get you up and running in no time at all.

NetHunter is an Android penetration testing platform for Nexus and OnePlus devices built on top of Kali Linux, which includes some special and unique features. Of course, you have all the usual Kali tools in NetHunter as well as the ability to get a full VNC session from your phone to a graphical Kali chroot, however the strength of NetHunter does not end there.
As an experienced penetration tester or security professional, it is imperative that you trust the tools you work with. One way to achieve this trust is by having full transparency and familiarity with the code you are running. You are free to read, investigate, and change NetHunter protects build scripts for the NetHunter images. All of this goodness from the house of Offensive Security and developers of Kali Linux!

Kali Linux NetHunter supported devices

Kali Linux NetHunter project used to support Nexus devices only, but it added OnePlus device in it’s supported list.
The Kali NetHunter image is currently compatible with the following Nexus and OnePlus devices:

• Nexus 4 (GSM) – “mako”
• Nexus 5 (GSM/LTE) – “hammerhead”
• Nexus 7 [2012] (Wi-Fi) – “nakasi”
• Nexus 7 [2012] (Mobile) – “nakasig”
• Nexus 7 [2013] (Wi-Fi) – “razor”
• Nexus 7 [2013] (Mobile) – “razorg”
• Nexus 10 (Tablet) – “mantaray”
• OnePlus One 16 GB – “bacon”
• OnePlus One 64 GB – “bacon”

A further breakdown below:

Nexus 4 & 5 Android Phone

Kali Linux NetHunter for the Nexus 5 provides you with the ultimate in penetration testing portability. With a quad-core 2.26GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, you have an immense amount of power at your fingertips to run a wide range of attacks.
Nexus 4

Nexus 7 Mini Tablet

With the Nexus 7 running Kali NetHunter, you have a powerful, portable, and inexpensive penetration testing platform. NetHunter images are available for both the Wi-Fi and LTE versions, giving you a great deal of versatility.
Nexus 7 Mini Tablet

Nexus 10 Tablet

With its 2560×1600 resolution, dual-core CPU, and 2GB of RAM, Kali Linux NetHunter on the Nexus 10 gives you a full desktop experience with all the power and versatility that Kali Linux has to offer, in a portable form-factor.
Nexus 10

OnePlus One Phones – New!

This is the latest addition to our line of supported phones – at half the price of a Nexus and beefy specs, it’s slowly growing to be our favorate NetHunter platform.
OnePlus One

NetHunter supported devices – Features

• 802.11 Wireless Injection and AP mode support with multiple supported USB wifi cards.
• Capable of running USB HID Keyboard attacks, much like the Teensy device is able to do.
• Supports BadUSB MITM attacks. Plug in your Nethunter to a victim PC, and have your traffic relayed though it.
• Contains a full Kali Linux toolset, with many tools available via a simple menu system.
• USB Y-cable support in the Nethunter kernel – use your OTG cable while still charging your Nexus device!
• Software Defined Radio support. Use Kali Nethunter with your HackRF to explore the wireless radio space.

As usual, it is open source and much like Linux from scratch.

1. You can configure and build your NetHunter image from scratch.
2. NetHunter is SSH enabled and you can do it over 3G.
3. It comes with Advanced HID keyboard is like a Teensy devices.
4. The BadUSB attack is jaw dropping. Connect NetHunter to a USB port and become the default gateway.
5. Running the Evil AP “Mana” Toolkit by Sensepost is as simple as clicking a single button.
6. Although running on Android, I love how you can just VNC into Kali, and use all the tools you are used to.

HID Keyboard and BadUSB – Video

Kali and Offensive Security team incorporated some amazing features into the NetHunter OS which are both powerful and unique. From pre-programmed HID Keyboard (Teensy) attacks, to BadUSB Man In The Middle attacks, to one-click MANA Evil Access Point setups. And yes, NetHunter natively supports wireless 802.11 frame injection with a variety of supported USB NICs. NetHunter is still in its infancy and we are looking forward to seeing this project and community grow. Here’s a great video on that

The Kali NetHunter configuration interface allows you to easily configure complex configuration files through a local web interface. This feature, together with a custom kernel that supports 802.11 wireless injection and preconfigured connect back VPN services, make the NetHunter a formidable network security tool or discrete drop box – with Kali Linux at the tip of your fingers wherever you are!

Important Concepts about NetHunter

• Kali NetHunter runs within a chroot environment on the Android device so, for example, if you start an SSH server via an Android application, your SSH connection would connect to Android and not Kali Linux. This applies to all network services.
• When configuring payloads, the IP address field is the IP address of the system where you want the shell to return to. Depending on your scenario, you may want this address to be something other than the NetHunter.
• Due to the fact that the Android device is rooted, Kali NetHunter has access to all hardware, allowing you to connect USB devices such as wireless NICs directly to Kali using an OTG cable.

NetHunter website – links and download locations

1. Kali Linux NetHunter official page
2. Kali Linux NetHunter project page – Kali site
3. NetHunter Image download page
4. NetHunter FAQ

Conclusion

If all that doesn’t turn you on, then the following comment will make NetHunter irresistible: