This workshop introduces LoRa, a low-power, long-range wireless technology gaining traction in commercial and community networks. We will then explore a popular community networking application called Meshtastic. Using our devices, we will join the local community network and become familiar with how to locate other nodes and communicate with them. We will then learn how to create a closed community in which only we can participate.
Will then download the Meshtastic firmware build system on our laptops and learn how to build custom firmware.
Finally, we will explore how this technology can be used for red-teaming, considering that the bad guys are already looking for ways to exploit this new and fantastic technology. As part of this exercise, you will hack a remote system miles away using your LoRa node!
For the best experience, participants should bring their laptops and also have access to a LoRa device. If you would like to purchase a LoRa kit, they range in price from $20 (no battery or display) to $40 (with battery and OLED display). I will have a few kits available for people to borrow.
