(TS//SI//REL) An active 802.11 wireless exploitation and injection tool for payload /exploit delivery into otherwise denied target space. NIGHTSTAND is typically used in operations where wired access to the target is not possible.
(TS//SI//REL) NIGHTSTAND – Close Access Operations • Battlefield Tested • Windows Exploitation • Standalone System
System Details
• (U//FOUO) Standalone tool currently running on an x86 laptop loaded with Linux Fedora Core 3.
• (TS//SI//REL) Exploitable Targets include Win2k, WinXP, WinXPSP1, WINXPSP2 running Internet Explorer versions 5.0-6.0.
• (TS//SI//REL) NS packet injection can target one client or multiple targets on a wireless network.
• (TS//SI//REL) Attack is undetectable by the user.
(TS//SI//REL) Use of external amplifiers and antennas in both experimental and operational scenarios have resulted in successful NIGHTSTAND attacks from as far away as eight miles under ideal environmental conditions.

Unit Cost: Varies from platform to platform
Status: Product has been deployed in the field. Upgrades to the system continue to be developed.

Thank you for taking the time to read this article! As always keep the faith!
The NSA’s original documentation on NIGHTSTAND

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