Hacknect Launches $76 Wi-Fi Hacking Cable on Kickstarter, Hiding an ESP32-S3 in USB Form
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Updated · Hackster.io · May 25
Hacknect Launches $76 Wi-Fi Hacking Cable on Kickstarter, Hiding an ESP32-S3 in USB Form
5 articles · Updated · Hackster.io · May 25
$76 rewards opened on Kickstarter for Hacknect, a USB cable that doubles as a Wi-Fi hacking and automation device, with first shipments targeted for August 2026.
An ESP32-S3 hidden inside the cable lets users trigger HID keystroke injection, mouse automation and payload deployment from a browser-based dashboard over Wi-Fi, without installing software on the target system.
A microSD card fits into the USB-A connector, turning the device into combined storage and script delivery hardware while supporting multiple payload slots and remote status monitoring.
The stealth cable is aimed at engineers and security researchers who want portable tools that avoid attention, with added features including data-wipe self-destruct functions and planned open-source firmware releases.
As hacking tools disguise themselves as everyday objects, how can we trust any device we plug into our computers?
With spy cables now on Kickstarter, are traditional cybersecurity defenses becoming obsolete against new physical threats?