Wireshark
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A network protocol analyzer referenced as an analogy for inspecting RF traffic.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 3 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by security coverage, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 39%.
Evidence (3)
- 8Hacker News·9/7/2026securityLG Smart TVs Allegedly Log Audio and Scan Home Networks in Standby
Independent testing reported by Gamers Nexus suggests LG smart TVs scan local networks, identify nearby devices, and collect Wi‑Fi/location data even when the screen appears off. The tests also found microphone audio could be captured in standby and uploaded later, while separate webOS remote code execution vulnerabilities were noted as being disclosed responsibly.
- 6Hacker News·8/19/2026securityHacker unlocks deactivated Cricut Maker by intercepting USB serial data
A hobbyist recovered a discarded Cricut Maker that had been deactivated and unusable through normal software. By intercepting and rewriting USB CDC messages between the machine and the computer with an RP2040-based proxy, they changed the reported serial number and restored full functionality. The post also notes that replacement rollers were inexpensive and that the approach exposes possible account- and lockout-related weaknesses in Cricut's device handling.
- 6Hacker News·7/10/2026product_launchQuadRF phased-array radio spots drones and Wi‑Fi through walls
QuadRF is a phased-array radio system built around a Raspberry Pi 5 and an FPGA board, designed for advanced RF signal processing, beamforming, and visualization. In testing, it could detect drones in flight and identify Wi‑Fi signals through walls in the 4.9-6 GHz range, while also serving as a platform for SDR analysis and radio experimentation.