HydraBus https://hydrabus.com Open source multi-tool hardware Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:10:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hydrabus.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/cropped-HydraBus_logo1-32x32.png HydraBus https://hydrabus.com 32 32 HydraBus v1 HydraFW v0.12 Released ! https://hydrabus.com/2026/01/30/hydrabus-v1-hydrafw-v0-12-released/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:05:13 +0000 https://hydrabus.com/?p=2871

HydraFW v0.12 New features:
– SPI 3-wire (BIDIR) mode support
– Read with timeout for all protocols
– Timed read for smartcards
– CI/CD with GitHub Actions
Thanks to all contributors !
https://github.com/hydrabus/hydrafw/releases/tag/v0.12

]]> HydraNFC v2: Real-Time NFC Sniffing & Cracking Powerhouse Video by Penthertz https://hydrabus.com/2025/03/27/hydranfc-v2-real-time-nfc-sniffing-cracking-powerhouse-video-by-penthertz/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:40:29 +0000 https://hydrabus.com/?p=2748
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cf_BwMrgbk
  • Watch as we demonstrate HydraNFC v2’s impressive real-time NFC sniffing capabilities for efficient cracking and analysis!
  • VS. Competition: See how it stacks up against Proxmark3 and Flipper Zero! While those tools are great, HydraNFC v2 takes you deeper into low-level operations for superior decoding AND lets you interact with both tags and readers.
  • This video just scratches the surface of what’s possible! We showcase the killer feature that makes HydraNFC v2 more efficient than any competing tool in its price range.
  • Perfect for security researchers, hobbyists, and professionals looking for affordable yet powerful NFC hacking capabilities.
  • Penthertz website https://penthertz.com

]]> HydraNFC v2 sniffer decoder available https://hydrabus.com/2025/01/23/hydranfc_v2_sniffer_decoder-available/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:42:56 +0000 https://hydrabus.com/?p=2632 HydraNFC v2 sniffer decoder is available now for hydranfc_shield_v2
It is NFC sniffer decoder which support ISO14443-A/MifareClassic… for DSView & Sigrok/PulseView (requires a compatible Logic Analyzer with at least 10MHz on CSO channel)
For more details send an email to https://hydrabus.com/contact
For more details see https://hydrabus.com/hydranfc-v2-sniffer-decoder-specifications

]]> Great talk on HydraDancer by QuarksLab / Thiébaud Fuchs https://hydrabus.com/2024/07/05/great-talk-on-hydradancer-by-quarkslab-thiebaud-fuchs/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:41:35 +0000 https://hydrabus.com/?p=2541 Great talk on HydraDancer by QuarksLab(@quarkslab) / Thiébaud Fuchs(https://github.com/kauwua) at @passthesaltcon #pts24 Check it out: https://cfp.pass-the-salt.org/pts2024/talk/EJKJS8/ and video https://passthesalt.ubicast.tv/videos/2024-hydradancer-using-usb3-to-improve-usb-hacking-with-facedancer
HydraDancer Dongle V1 R1 coming soon! Ultra-small aluminum anodized + laser engraving enclosure: 53mm x 33mm x 15mm.

]]> New HydraBus v1.0 Rev1.5 + HydraNFC Shield v2 R1.5 Now In Stock! https://hydrabus.com/2024/06/01/new-hydrabus-v1-0-rev1-5-and-hydranfc-shield-v2-r1-5-now-in-stock/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 21:24:12 +0000 https://hydrabus.com/?p=2491 We are excited to announce that after a long wait, primarily due to the global chip shortage, the new kit HydraBus v1.0 Rev1.5 + HydraNFC Shield v2 R1.5 are now in stock!
HydraNFC V2 Antenna HydraNFC Cables HydraNFC-Shield-v2-R1.5 HydraBus-v1.0-Rev1.5+Case

These updated versions come with enhanced features and improvements, ensuring better performance and reliability for your projects.

Key Highlights:

  • HydraBus v1.0 Rev1.5: Improved design (with USB-C) for better functionality and ease of use.
  • HydraNFC Shield v2 R1.5: Enhanced Tuning and performance with the latest standards in NFC technology.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. Get your hands on the latest versions today and take your projects to the next level!

https://hydrabus.com/product/hydrabus-v1-0-rev1-5-hydranfc-shield-v2-r1-5

]]> HydraDancer open source Code released by QuarksLab https://hydrabus.com/2024/04/18/hydradancer-open-source-fw-code-released-by-quarkslab/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:51:08 +0000 https://hydrabus.com/?p=2469 HydraDancer open source Code released by QuarksLab
Including wch-ch56x-lib, hydradancer_fw & HydraDancer/Facedancer thanks to QuarksLab team for the hardwork on that master piece of open source code !
https://github.com/hydrausb3/wch-ch56x-lib
https://github.com/HydraDancer/Facedancer
https://github.com/HydraDancer/hydradancer_fw
For more details see QuarksLab blog https://blog.quarkslab.com/hydradancer-faster-usb-emulation-for-facedancer.html

]]> HydraBus in Francophone Magazine HACKABLE N°53 MARS/AVRIL 2024 https://hydrabus.com/2024/02/17/hydrabus-in-francophone-magazine-hackable-n53-mars-avril-2024/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:26:48 +0000 https://hydrabus.com/?p=2448 HydraBus cover/article in Francophone Magazine HACKABLE N°53 MARS/AVRIL 2024 available at newsstands & online
https://boutique.ed-diamond.com/en-kiosque/1680-hackable-magazine-53.html

Hackable Magazine https://connect.ed-diamond.com/hackable
HACKABLE Magazine https://connect.ed-diamond.com/hackable

]]> New HydraBus v1 Rev1.5 (USB-C) are in stock (Worldwide) on DigiKey Electronics https://hydrabus.com/2024/01/08/new-hydrabus-v1-rev1-5-usb-c-are-in-stock-on-digi-key-electronics/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:32:10 +0000 https://hydrabus.com/?p=2409

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/benjamin-vernoux/HYDRABUS-V1/15652912
For more details see: https://hydrabus.com/hydrabus-1-0-specifications

]]> HydraSCA-LISN V1 R1 Dual DC-LISN SCA 5µH (Limited Edition hardwear.io NL 2022) available for purchase https://hydrabus.com/2023/10/26/hydrasca-lisn-v1-r1-dual-dc-lisn-sca-5%c2%b5h-limited-edition-hardwear-io-nl-2022-available-for-purchase/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:14:51 +0000 https://hydrabus.com/?p=2317 HydraSCA-LISN is a new product designed for new side channel acquisition technique
HydraSCA-LISN V1 R1 Dual DC-LISN SCA 5µH (Limited Edition hardwear.io NL 2022)+ Black Aluminum Case are available for purchase with very limited stock (5 units)
HydraBus store: https://hydrabus.com/shop
Direct link: https://hydrabus.com/product/hydrasca-lisn_v1_r1_dual_dc-lisn_sca_5uh_blackaluminumcase
HydraSCA-LISN V1 R1 Limited Edition Hardwear IO NL 2022

]]> HydraBus hydrafw v0.11 released https://hydrabus.com/2023/03/24/hydrabus-hydrafw-v0-11-released/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:15:28 +0000 https://hydrabus.com/?p=2211 HydraBus hydrafw v0.11 has been released
For more details see https://github.com/hydrabus/hydrafw/releases/tag/v0.11

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