Re: Using IPaqs or other handhelds as penetration devices

From: Peter Akre (pakreat_private)
Date: Thu May 16 2002 - 11:55:48 PDT

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    You could always install linux on it and port one of many apps to it
    (nessus, nmap...).
    Check out www.ipaqlinux.com
    
    Peter Akre
    
    On Thu, 2002-05-16 at 03:18, Johann van Duyn wrote:
    > 
    > 
    > Hi there...
    > 
    > I was wondering whether any exploits or penetration tools exist that run on
    > Compaq IPaq PDAs (running Windows CE or whatever they call it now), or any
    > other handheld devices, for that matter. This is part risk analysis
    > regarding the use of such devices, and part looking at using such a device
    > for lightweight ad-hoc penetration or vulnerability testing.
    > 
    > Thanks!
    > 
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