From Funded to Formidable: Hacknect Pre- Orders Are Officially Open!

From Funded to Formidable: Hacknect Pre- Orders Are Officially Open!

It’s official! The Kickstarter campaign for Hacknect — The Wi-Fi Enabled Hacking & Automation Cable has officially come to an end, and the response is absolutely incredible. Thanks to 439 exceptional backers, the project smashed its goals and raised a staggering €43,798 to bring this game-changing hardware to life. To everyone who backed, shared, or supported the campaign: the core of this project’s success is entirely thanks to you.

For those who missed out on the live Kickstarter run, the journey doesn't stop here. Hacknect pre-orders are officially open!

But if you missed out on the live Kickstarter campaign, don't worry. The journey doesn't stop here. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Hacknect pre-orders are officially open!

📦 Exclusive Pre-Order Offer:

  • Reserve today for just $21 upfront and pay the remaining balance of $60 only when we are ready to ship.
  • 🚚 FREE SHIPPING included on all pre-orders globally.
  • Shipping starts SEPTEMBER 2026!

Stealth Hardware, Uncompromised Power

Opportunities for hardware debugging and security testing happen everywhere—not just in a controlled lab environment. However, walking into a client site, office building, or public space carrying exposed, bare circuit boards can quickly raise unwanted eyebrows and compromise your mission.

Enter Hacknect. To the naked eye, it’s nothing more than an ordinary, high-quality USB data and charging cable. But hidden entirely inside its sleek, rugged housing lies a powerhouse: an ESP32-S3 microcontroller. This transforms a standard everyday charging accessory into a stealthy, pocket-sized wireless hacking and automation platform. You can seamlessly command your payloads wirelessly over Wi-Fi, run keystroke injection scripts, or automate routine sysadmin tasks completely undetected.

Key Features & Capabilities

  • 🕵️♂️ Stealth Hardware Design: Completely indistinguishable from a standard USB cable. With no exposed chips or suspicious external wiring, it is the perfect tool for covert physical penetration testing and field engineering.
  • ESP32-S3 Powered Multi-Tool: Harness the raw dual-core processing power of the ESP32-S3 chip to run continuous scripts, handle heavy wireless traffic, and manage complex system automations flawlessly.
  • 🌐 Wireless Dashboard Control: Connect directly via an encrypted local Wi-Fi network using any smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Trigger custom payloads, execute HID scripts, and manage functions via a slick, native web browser dashboard—zero app installations required.
  • 💾 Dual Storage Solution: Features built-in USB flash storage alongside an integrated, hidden MicroSD (TF) card slot smartly tucked inside the USB-A housing. Keep your core operating scripts entirely separate from your mass storage data.
  • 🚨 OpSec & Fail-Safe Features: Designed with field security at its core. Hacknect includes a remote wireless self-destruct mechanism to instantly wipe sensitive data if the device or user is compromised.
  • 🔓 100% Open-Source & Customizable: Built for hackers, by hackers. Supports open-source firmware modifications out of the box, giving you complete freedom to flash custom software and build tailored modules.

Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
Microcontroller ESP32-S3 Dual-Core Processor
Connectivity 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi & Bluetooth LE (BLE)
Interface Emulation Full Human Interface Device (HID) Keyboard & Mouse Injection
Storage Capacity Onboard Flash + Integrated Hidden MicroSD/TF Slot (Up to 128GB)
User Interface Built-in Web GUI Dashboard (Zero Drivers Needed)
Form Factor High-durability Standard USB Data Cable Layout

Who Is Hacknect For?

  • 🎯 Penetration Testers & Red Teamers: A covert vector for physical engagements. Deliver payloads seamlessly without triggering visual or physical inspection alarms during onsite security assessments.
  • 🛠️ System Administrators: Automate repetitive server maintenance tasks, deploy scripts locally across multi-machine hardware arrays, or execute wireless diagnostic commands safely from across the data center floor.
  • 💡 Makers & Tinkers: An exceptionally versatile, ultra-compact ESP32-S3 development board hiding right in your cable drawer, waiting for your next custom IoT, automation, or security project.

Don't Miss the First Batch

Pre-orders guarantee your hardware from our very first production run with absolutely zero shipping fees. Don't wait until regular retail pricing hits—lock in your stealth multi-tool deposit today!

Pre-order Here

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