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      Writing a simple payload for the Shark Jack

      Writing a simple payload for the Shark Jack

      Shark Jack
      If you've worked in IT for a while you've come across this conundrum. Is this thing on? Without breaking out ye-olde-laptop, we're going to use the Shark Jack to test just this. Let's see how 5 simple lines of bash will give us instant feedback from the RGB LED.
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      Two key commands for Shark Jack users

      Two key commands for Shark Jack users

      Shark Jack
      Whether on Windows, Mac or Linux – working with the Shark Jack is most convenient from the command line. Best of all, since modern versions of Windows ship with PowerShell, these work identically on all three platforms.
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      Getting started with sharkjack.sh

      Getting started with sharkjack.sh

      Shark Jack

      So you've gotten the basics down, tried out a few payloads, and now you're ready to take your Shark Jack game to the next level.

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      Unboxing and setting up the Hak5 Shark Jack!

      Unboxing and setting up the Hak5 Shark Jack!

      Shark Jack

      So your Shark Jack just arrived, you've had a moment to appreciate the sweet metal case it comes in, and now you're eager to dig in and get your hack on! Keep reading.

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