'Pwnagotchi' Is the Open Source Handheld That Eats Wi-Fi Handshakes

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20 points·aukiman··5 comments

"The underlying technology and what it does is not new, and there’s nothing illegal about it."

Could someone explain how using one of these isn't illegal? The best I can figure is that merely observing and deducing a WiFi password isn't illegal because you're figuring out how to access the network without actually accessing the network... but then how are you sure you've got a good network password?

Not a lawyer, but I believe passively recording handshakes is probably not illegal, it's the cracking passwords and unauthorized access that would be illegal. Of course, I am skeptical people would go to the trouble of setting one up and wardriving/walking if they didn't plan on taking that second step...

I don't see why interacting with your environment is illegal. As long as you don't harm anyone it should be fine.

Try trespassing on the White House lawn to pick up trash and improve the landscaping and see what happens -- even though you did nor intend no harm. If you violate the law your intent might change your punishment (or in some cases, prompt the judge to dismiss the case) but not the finding of fact of whether you are guilty or not.

Original writeup from the creator:

https://www.evilsocket.net/2019/10/19/Weaponizing-and-Gamify...

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