Hacking_and_Penetration_Testing_with_Low_Power_Devices

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FIGURE 8.4
Car drone. This drone is perfect for installing in a child’s car seat. Infant seats are the
best as they can be made to lay flat. Regardless of the seat used, a baby blanket should
be thrown on top of the drone to hide it from view.
with a modesty panel that does not reach to the floor. Ensure that your device isn’t
visible from any likely angle.
The other option is to affix a drone to the bottom of a desk with tape. A dark color
duct tape can work well. One downside of this technique is that it might leave residue
on your drone cases and/or the furniture. Tape can be a better option when hiding a
drone under an unused desk without a computer. Empty desks with active network
jacks and available power outlets are your friends. Desk hiding spaces are shown in
Figures 8.5 and 8.6.
Drop ceilings are very common in office buildings. They allow wires to be run
easily, absorb sound, and have other desirable properties. They can also be a great
place to hide things such as hacking drones. It is not unusual to have power and network
ports available inside a drop ceiling. If the office has any wireless access points
or projectors installed in the ceiling, these should be the first places to check for
power and network connections. Good starting points for placing drones in drop ceilings
are shown in Figures 8.7 and 8.8.
Storage closets can also be useful for hiding drones. If possible, hiding a drone on
a high shelf is best. The back of a low shelf is second best if the shelves are not taller
than eye level for a tall employee. Wiring closets can also be good as they feature
convenient power and network access. When using a wiring closet, try to find something
that looks infrequently used to hide your drone behind.
There are other potential hiding places around a typical office. Artificial plants
can be used. Before digging in the pots, check to see if there is an artificial bottom.