Port Scanner

[The Captain]

PORT SCANNER​

Affiliation:
Open Market

Manufacturer:
Various slicer groups

Type:
System vulnerability scanner Power Supply:
24 hour battery

Sensors:
Holonet signal scanner

Size:
0.2 m

Composition:
Plastoids and Tranparisteel

DESCRIPTION​

A port scanner is a small, datapad-esque device that allows the user to break into computer systems automatically. It does this by rapidly scanning through a security system for unlocked systems, left over datapackets, and open entry ports to break into the device. Once inside the intrusion is registered as an authorized, but anonymous entry into the system, and any device connected to the port scanner will now have access to any system it has opened. In order to actually access a system, however, the port scanner must either be connected to the computer either physically or through a shared network. When using a network to remotely slice a system, the port scanner must be within ten meters of both the source, meaning it cannot hack connections long-distance.

Slicing a civilian-grade computer or low-level security device should only take two or three rounds. Trying to crack more advanced or military grade tech, however, can take upwards of five or six. While trying to break into a device, while there are no obvious pop-ups or indicators a software scan or user registry will show the device signing on. And, of course, if the infiltration is interrupted the user must start all over again.

LEGALITY​

Illegal. This is a device designed to hack into computer systems so being caught using one would be bad. However, since the device looks like a datapad you can fool less informed law enforcement officers.

INTENT​

This is based on a real-life piece of hacker technology that could prove very useful for slicers.

ADVANCED TECH​

NO. This is functionally a Security Tunneller for software, it shouldn't be hard to make or acquire.

 

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