This $82 USB cable hides a Wi-Fi microcontroller inside its connector
A USB cable is not typically something that raises eyebrows. Most people plug one in and move on. But a Kickstarter device is challenging that assumption by...
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Electronics Tech Culture cable hacking This $82 USB cable hides a Wi-Fi microcontroller inside its connector Hacknect can emulate keystrokes, execute payloads remotely, and wipe itself clean on command By Skye Jacobs May 24, 2026, 14:18 8 comments Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. First look: The Hacknect cable conceals inside an ESP32-S3 microcontroller, a chip more commonly found on development boards than tucked inside a cable. By hiding it there, the idea is to turn a simple accessory into a programmable device. A USB cable is not typically something that raises eyebrows. Most people plug one in and move on.
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