HackRF One is a software-defined radio (SDR) transceiver developed and manufactured by Great Scott Gadgets. It is a half-duplex device capable of transmitting and receiving radio signals over a wide frequency range. It is commonly used for wireless research, computer security testing, protocol analysis, and radio frequency (RF) experimentation.
It is a half-duplex device capable of transmitting and receiving radio signals over a wide frequency range. It is used for wireless research, computer security testing, protocol analysis, signal intelligence, and radio frequency (RF) experimentation. Its principal designer, Michael Ossmann, launched a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014 with a first run of the project called HackRF.[1] The hardware and software's open source nature has attracted hackers, amateur radio enthusiasts, and information security practitioners.
Overview
HackRF One is capable of transmitting and receiving radio signals over a frequency range of 1 MHz to 6 GHz. It provides a maximum transmit output power of up to 15 dBm, depending on the operating frequency band.[2]
The device features an SMA antenna connector, SMA clock input and output connectors for external clock synchronization, and a USB 2.0 interface for communication and power. It is compatible with several software-defined radio applications, including GNU Radio and SDR#.[3]
HackRF One is widely used in wireless research, computer security testing, radio frequency (RF) experimentation, and protocol analysis. It has also been demonstrated in presentations and training sessions at information security conferences such as Black Hat, DEF CON, and BSides.[4][5][6]
Academic research
HackRF One has been used in academic research involving wireless communication, radio frequency (RF) systems, and computer security.
In 2015, Kimmo Heinäaro presented a paper at the International Conference on Military Communications and Information Systems (ICMCIS) describing how military tactical communications systems could be evaluated using HackRF One and other open-source tools.[7]
In 2017, researchers demonstrated a GPS spoofing attack that used software-defined radio hardware, including HackRF One, to transmit counterfeit GPS signals capable of influencing a vehicle's navigation system.[8]
Media attention
HackRF One has received criticism in several media reports because it can be used to intercept and replay the key fob signals to open car and garage doors.[9][10]
External links
- HackRF One on Great Scott Gadgets
References
- ↑ "Update 24: Antennas · HackRF, an open source SDR platform". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- ↑ "HackRF One Documentation". hackrf.readthedocs.io. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
- ↑ Ossmann, Michael (2018-02-17), hackrf: low cost software radio platform, retrieved 2018-02-20
- ↑ "Black Hat USA 2017". www.blackhat.com. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- ↑ Adrian Crenshaw (2015-09-12), RT100 Using a HackRF One to Infiltrate the Digital Thetford Wall Patrick Perry, retrieved 2018-02-20
- ↑ "Software defined radio talks from Defcon 23". rtl-sdr.com. 5 December 2015. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- ↑ Military Communications and Information Systems (ICMCIS), 2015 International Conference on : date 18-19 May 2015. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Piscataway, New Jersey. 2015. ISBN 9788393484850. OCLC 949403479.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link) - ↑ HotMobile'17 : proceedings of the 18th International Workshop on Mobile Computing Systems and Applications : February 21-22, 2017, Sonoma, CA, USA[rdp-wiki-embed url='https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ameerika_%C3%9Chendriigid'] More. ACM SIGMOBILE, Association for Computing Machinery. New York, New York. 21 February 2017. ISBN 9781450349079. OCLC 981765641.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link) - ↑ "Amazon And eBay Slammed For Selling Device That Lets Thieves Break Into Cars". HuffPost UK. 2017-05-15. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- ↑ Sandeman, George (2017-05-15). "Amazon sells gadget used for breaking into cars". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2018-02-20.