Chapter 15 - Quiz Banks
Brief history of Kali Linux and Offensive Security.
1.1 What is Kali NetHunter?
Kali NetHunter is Offensive Security's mobile penetration testing platform built on top of Android.
It turns a standard Android phone or tablet into a portable hacking toolkit capable of performing many of the same attacks you'd run from a full Kali Linux machine.
Think of it as:
Kali Linux in your pocket - but with extra features for wireless, Bluetooth, USB, and HID-based attacks.
Core advantages:
? Runs on mobile hardware - you can test on the move. ? Access to hundreds of Kali Linux tools. ? Unique mobile-only attacks (like HID keyboard injection). ? Works with external WiFi adapters, SDRs, and USB OTG devices.
NetHunter Ecosystem Overview
? Center: Android Device running NetHunter ? Connections: External WiFi Adapter, USB OTG cable, SDR dongle, Bluetooth devices. ? Targets: Laptops, IoT devices, Web Apps. ? Arrows showing attack/scan/data flow.
NetHunter Flavors
NetHunter comes in three versions:
1.3 Supported Devices
NetHunter runs on many Android devices, but not all.
You'll find the official compatibility list on NetHunter's GitHub.
Popular supported devices:
? Google Nexus series ? OnePlus series (3T, 5, 6, etc.) ? Certain Samsung Galaxy models
Pro Tip: If you're buying a phone just for NetHunter, pick a model with a known WiFi injection-compatible chipset (Atheros, Ralink, Realtek).
1.4 NetHunter vs Desktop Kali
1.5 Common Use Cases
? On-site pentests where carrying a laptop is impractical. ? WiFi audits in the field with minimal gear. ? Social engineering payload drops via HID. ? Mobile bug bounty testing.
1.6 Mini-Lab - Verify Your NetHunter Environment
Objective: Confirm NetHunter is properly installed and ready for tool execution.
Requirements:
? Installed NetHunter app ? Terminal access
Steps:
# Check NetHunter OS version
cat /etc/os-release
# Verify wireless interface
ifconfig wlan0
# Confirm package manager works
apt update && apt list --installed | head -n 10
Expected Output:
? OS release info (Debian-based Kali). ? wlan0 interface listed. ? Installed packages list.
