Diabolic Parasite is a cutting-edge hardware security tool built for stealth and versatility in red teaming, penetration testing, and security research. With its ultra-compact form factor, it seamlessly integrates into a target system, enabling users to study and execute real-world attack techniques while remaining undetectable.

Once connected, the Parasite stays completely dormant, allowing USB data to pass through as if it were not there. Its intelligent hardware design ensures it can operate in a variety of scenarios without triggering security alerts or generating system logs. Whether used for professional audits or hands-on cybersecurity education, Diabolic Parasite provides unparalleled performance for exploring USB hot-plug attack vectors.

Test, Learn, Hack

Diabolic Parasite offers multiple capabilities for security professionals, educators, and researchers:

• Security Audits & Red Teaming—Spoof and clone HID USB devices by replicating hardware identifiers (PID/VID), allowing users to bypass security controls and test endpoint defenses.
• Keystroke Injection & Testing—Mimic trusted devices to inject keystrokes without triggering unauthorized hardware alerts or leaving abnormal logs.
• Educational Applications—Ideal for teaching cybersecurity principles, the Parasite can be integrated into training curricula to demonstrate USB hardware keylogging, HID spoofing, and other attack methods in a controlled setting.

Additionally, Diabolic Parasite features a built-in keylogger that activates when detecting a connected keyboard. It records and streams keystrokes in real-time via a web-based GUI, providing security analysts remote access to captured inputs.

Features & Specifications:

• Microcontroller: ESP32-S3FN8 running @ 240 MHz
• Power: 3.3 V onboard 500 mAh LDO regulator
• Memory: 8 MB built-in flash storage
• Antenna: High-gain 4.1 dBi, 2.4 GHz ceramic chip antenna
• Ports: USB Type-A input/output for passthrough and device communication
• Indicator Lights: Discreet onboard RGB WS2812 LED for status indication, configurable for stealth mode

Open Source

Diabolic Parasite is open-source, allowing researchers, developers, and security professionals to modify and expand its capabilities. design files, firmware, and documentation are available on our GitHub page.

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