Published January 21, 2026 © MIT

HackKey is an advanced ethical hacking and security testing device designed to empower cybersecurity professionals, hobbyists, and educators

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HackKey** — First Ever Ethical Hacking USB Dongle and USB Cable with the Power of WiFi/BLE and SD Card**

Wearable. Wireless. Powerful. Built for Learning First. A Smart USB Built to Teach Ethical Hacking — Not Hide It.

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🔍 Why HackKey?

Traditional USB hacking tools are limited — often fixed to small preset payloads or basic HID functions. HackKey breaks that barrier by offering:

• 🛠 Advanced ethical hacking capabilities In a compact USB form.
• 🤖 Custom automation and scripting for simulating real-world attacks (HID drivers, keystroke injection, macros
• 🎓 Perfect for education, labs, and cybersecurity learning — use it to teach techniques responsively and ethically.
• 🌐 Cross-platform compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

HackKey isn’t a malicious tool — it’s built for ethical testing, authorized penetration testing, and learning deep-dive security skills responsibly

Built‑In Micro SD Storage:

HackKey includes onboard Micro SD card support for local, offline storage.

Store directly on the device:

• Payloads & scripts
• Logs & execution data
• Encrypted credentials
• Learning examples & templates

No internet required. No external dependencies.

📌 Core Capabilities

• Programmable USB Security Testing — emulate HID devices and inject custom key sequences.
• Automated Scripting — user-defined attack sequences, macros, and payloads.
• Portable & Plug-and-Play — no installation required.
• Multiple Use Cases — suitable for ethical hacking, training, automation, and security research.
• Education & Learning — ideal for labs and cybersecurity coursework.

🧬 How It Works

• Connect HackKey to any USB-enabled device (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Select or program a payload — choose from included scripts or write your own.
• Execute authorized tests — safely simulate real-world security scenarios on systems you own or have permission to test.
• Monitor and refine — see results, tweak autocmds or scripts, and repeat to build expertise.

📢 Back the Project

Support EndKey on Kickstarter to bring this new class of ethical security tool to life — early bird backers get exclusive pricing and early access.

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