Bluetooth Low Energy HackMe: the best way to learn BLE security basics while having fun!

Bluetooth Low Energy HackMe is is a free, open source tool: hands-on practical introduction to BLE security - without the need of any special hardware. Application simulates various BLE devices using your laptop's built-in Bluetooth adapter. You can actively learn by solving practical hacking challenges using nothing more than just a phone.

Sławomir Jasek

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Bluetooth Low Energy hardware-less HackMe is a free tool that aims to help getting familiar with the very basics of ubiquitous BLE technology and its (in)security - without the need of any dedicated hardware, nor sophisticated prior knowledge. It is based on a specially designed software (running on a typical Windows 10 laptop) - which simulates various BLE devices, on the radio layer working exactly the same as real ones. Hands-on challenges of increasing level - starting with simple introduction up to unlocking smart locks - allow for practical experience, the best possible way to learn.

HackInTheBox Cyberweek 2020 virtual lab

Practical introduction to Bluetooth Low Energy security - hands-on without any special hardware: online workshop

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HackInTheBox Cyberweek 2020 virtual lab

During upcoming HITB Cyberweek 2020’s 2 hour virtual hands-on lab “introduction to Bluetooth Low Energy security”, a new BLE HackMe will be introduced. It is an educational application which simulates various BLE devices to interact with, running on a standard Windows 10 computer (no special hardware required). In a series of tasks to solve you will get familiar with BLE advertisements, beacons, connections, take control over BLE smart bulb, reverse-engineer the communication protocol, brute force passwords, and hack real smart lock. An Android phone which will connect to the simulated device is recommended for solving the tasks.