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Hacker-Built PC Scans 300 Wifi Networks At Once

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the quite-the-multitasker dept.

An anonymous reader writes to mention an Engadget post on an incredibly powerful wifi scanner. The 'Janus Project', as it is called, can sniff 300 networks simultaneously. It stores and encrypts the data as it receives it, for later use. From the article: "In addition, the Janus Project has an instant off switch, which requires a USB key that has a 2000-bit passkey and a separate password to regain access. What's under the hood? Williams packed an Ubuntu Linux machine running on a 1.5GHz VIA C7 processor with an Acer 17-inch screen into that snazzy little rugged yellow box. Oh, and the closed case is waterproof too, in case you need to transport Janus Project on a whitewater raft to your next hacking hotspot. We don't doubt someone will." The post leads to a tgdaily article, which offers more details.

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  1. Just another way to get thrown into Gitmo. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Bush would be proud.

  2. Already a common feature by Kagura · · Score: 5, Funny

    "In addition, the Janus Project has an instant off switch, which requires a USB key that has a 2000-bit passkey and a separate password to regain access.

    I use a hammer, you use an instant-off switch that you'll never be able to turn back on. At the end of the day, at least one of us will have released some pent-up frustration and anger. :)

    1. Re:Already a common feature by legoburner · · Score: 2, Funny

      Must feel great when he has the USB key in his shirt pocket, leans over a railing on top of a cliff or tall building and then the USB key leaps for freedom. 'Nobody turn the computer off... PLEASE!!'

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      Warhammer forums
  3. What kind of hammer? by NotQuiteReal · · Score: 2, Funny
    There are so many hammers to choose from!

    (OMG - and you thought Geek sites were bad - "hammernet". Sheesh!)

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    This issue is a bit more complicated than you think.
  4. I wish them good luck! by Browzer · · Score: 5, Funny

    Williams is improving the Janus computer to crack wireless networks even faster. He is optimizing software routines to use the C7 chip to crack WPA and WPA2 protected networks without the use of Rainbow tables. He is also working on breaking SHA1 and RSA encryption in a single processor instruction cycle.


    1. Re:I wish them good luck! by keeboo · · Score: 2, Funny

      He is also working on breaking SHA1 and RSA encryption in a single processor instruction cycle.

      move.l <key>,d0

      That was easy.
      I'm not sure it's possible in x86 processors though.

  5. Also in the next version by Kadin2048 · · Score: 2, Funny

    In other news, he has also announced that the next version of the Janus project will be powered by the Easter Bunny running on a very small, internally mounted gerbil wheel.

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    "Ladies and gentlemen, my killbot features Lotus Notes and a machine gun. It is the finest available."
    1. Re:Also in the next version by rolfwind · · Score: 4, Funny

      Perhaps you mean the Energizer Bunny.

      The Easter Bunny would just melt into a chocately mess.

  6. Re:love the picture in the tgdaily article by Clover_Kicker · · Score: 4, Funny

    > However, my penis is touched by a woman regularly. I win.

    I've told you before, we don't want to hear about the herpes clinic.