ShellHounds: Rapid Tactical Prototyping Lab

A Division of Klavan Security

Reports

2025-03-20

Rapid Tactical Prototyping Lab

A high-speed, black-box research lab for cyber & physical security R&D, focusing on offensive and defensive tech development, rapid prototyping, and real-world testing. Think DARPA meets underground skunkworks, with a mix of fun, cutting-edge, and deadly serious.

Core Research Areas

Innovative security research and development focusing on offensive and defensive technologies, rapid prototyping, and real-world testing.

Cyber Operations

  • Hardware Implants & Covert Tech – Rogue devices, firmware manipulation, air-gap attacks.
  • Side-Channel Attacks – Electromagnetic, acoustic, and power-based data exfiltration.
  • RF Security & Exploits – SDR-based attacks, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/NFC penetration, satellite signals.
  • Red-Team Tools – Custom malware, post-exploitation frameworks, adversary simulation.

Physical Security

  • Bypass Techniques – Lock picking, impressioning, relay attacks on keyless entry.
  • Electronic Lock Research – Smart locks, biometric spoofing, access control hacking.
  • Covert Entry & Evasion – Tactical breaching methods, disguise tactics, counter-tracking.

Integrated Threat Testing

  • Rogue Devices & Implants – USB drops, malicious hardware, supply chain interdiction.
  • Embedded Exploits – Attacks on IoT, ICS/SCADA, medical & automotive systems.
  • Hardened Countermeasures – How to defend against these attacks using adversary tactics.

Tactical Gear & Tools

  • Custom Hardware – SDR-based hacking tools, bypass gear, C2 implants.
  • Covert Entry Tools – Lock manipulation, social engineering kits, forged credentials.
  • Surveillance Countermeasures – Bug sweeps, TEMPEST mitigation, RF shielding.

Remote Digital Attacks & Defense

  • Offensive Remote Exploitation – Zero-click exploits, network pivoting, advanced persistence.
  • Digital Espionage Tactics – OSINT + SIGINT collection, exfiltration via covert channels.
  • Adversary Evasion & Hardening – Anti-forensic techniques, deception frameworks, opsec tools.
  • AI & ML in Cyberwarfare – Offensive AI-driven attacks, defensive automation, deepfake security.

Specialized Engagements

  • Adversarial Emulation – Simulate sophisticated threat actors using real-world TTPs.
  • Ransomware Negotiation – Expert negotiation services for ransomware incidents.
  • AI Security Assessment – Testing for vulnerabilities in AI systems and ML models.
  • Social Engineering – Human-focused security assessments and targeted simulations.

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