You Can Hack With Your Android – Understanding Kali Nethunter

• NetHunter Rootless: This is the core application available for all devices that are not rooted/modified.
• NetHunter Lite: This advanced package is designed for rooted devices running the stock device kernel.
• NetHunter: This is the complete NetHunter framework with custom kernels for specific supported devices.

Custom Android Kernel

A custom Android kernel enhances the device’s capabilities by enabling it to meet users’ wants and needs. It links applications to hardware, facilitates communication, and manages system resources. Despite providing the fundamental requirements, the default Android kernel lacks some utilities required for security and exploitation. However, with a custom Android kernel, one can add specialized features not accessible in stock kernels.

Kali Chroot

A Kali Linux installation in a chroot environment shares network, storage, and other resources with Android. The Kali Linux chroot is the core component of NetHunter, and its configuration settings have been optimized to function efficiently with the Android ecosystem. NetHunter provides a chroot manager to streamline the process of downloading and installing the chroot. The installation component is stored in an internal app storage region, and it requires sufficient space for the process.

Nethunter Android App

The NetHunter Android app is the last component of the NetHunter framework, providing a user interface to simplify the user’s tasks. This program’s straightforward interface enables the control of the Kali Linux chroot. While it may have a simple UI, it is still highly capable and contains all the necessary configuration files for NetHunter. The app is transferred to the SD card during the first run and serves as a bootup service, enabling the service to activate when the device boots up.

• NetHunter Android app: The program that provides a user interface to simplify the user’s tasks
• NMAP: Nmap scanner interface
• MAC Changer: Allows the user to alter the Wi-Fi mac address
• Custom Commands: This allows users to add custom functions and commands to the launcher
• KeX Manager: Allows for quick VNC session setup using the Kali chroot
• Metasploit Payload Generator: Creates Metasploit payloads on the fly
• Home Screen: This is the general info panel, Hidden Input Device (HID) device status, and network interface status
• Kali Chroot: Controls the installation of the chroot meta-package
• MITM Framework: Inserts backdoor binaries into executables when they are downloaded
• USB Arsenal: Manages all USB configuration devices
• Mana Wireless Toolkit: Deploys malicious APs (Access Points) with a single click

• Searchsploit: Allows users to search for exploits in the exploit database swiftly
• Nmap: Executes a port scan to identify open ports
• DuckHunter HID: Executes rubber ducky-style HID attacks
• Mac Changer: Allows the user to change their Wi-Fi MAC address
• Custom Commands: Allows users to add custom functions and commands to the launcher

• Go to Settings > About and tap on the Build number seven times, continuously.
• Go back to the main settings and go into Developer options.
• Enable both Advanced Reboot and Android Debugging.

While the use of Kali NetHunter is not necessarily illegal, the app allows users to perform certain actions that are illegal in most countries. Therefore, users should be aware of their local laws and regulations regarding the use of penetration testing and hacking tools before using the app.

To install and run Kali NetHunter, users need an Android device running version 4.1 or higher, with at least 1 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage space available. The app also requires the user to root their device, which can void warranties or cause damage to the device if not done correctly.

Kali NetHunter provides several pre-packaged tools that can be used for penetration testing, including scanners, brute-force tools, and remote access tools. Users can also create their own custom payloads to use in attacks, such as rubber ducky scripts or reverse shells.