Hacking_and_Penetration_Testing_with_Low_Power_Devices

206 CHAPTER 8 Keeping your army secret
HIDING DEVICES
A BeagleBone is a very compact computer. It is not so small as to be undetectable,
however. The device must be hidden. There are a number of ways that things might
be hidden including in natural objects, in and around structures, and inside toys and
trinkets.
HIDING DEVICES IN NATURAL OBJECTS
When hiding devices outside, you may wish to take advantage of natural objects such
as plants. The device must blend in and also be protected from the elements. A small
piece of brown or green tarp can be loosely wrapped around the device to protect it
from moisture. Take care not to wrap the drone too tightly as this can cause overheating.
Use caution when placing a device directly on the ground if there is a chance
of significant rain or melting snow during the penetration test.
Don’t limit yourself to placing drones at ground level. Trees and other high
perches can be great choices for hiding spots. Most people never look up as they
are walking to and from their cars and office buildings. A drone can be hidden in
a fake birds’ nest and the like. If there are evergreen trees nearby, the loose tarp technique
can be used. If the target building has multiple stories, be sure to consider what
your hidden drone might look like when viewed from above. Outdoor hiding spots
are shown in Figures 8.1 and 8.2.
FIGURE 8.1
This snow-covered bush would make a great hiding spot for a drone loosely wrapped in a
green tarp. The branches are more than strong enough to hold the weight of a drone, and the
bush is dense enough to conceal a drone shoved into the middle of the bush.