Screen Crab

Description

The Hak5 Screen Crab is an inline HDMI capture device for authorised security testing, system administration and security research. Place it between a video source and display to capture screenshots at intervals or record full-motion video to a MicroSD card. Its passive signal interception is designed to preserve the display output during an engagement. RedKit Labs is an authorised Hak5 reseller.

Key features

• Captures screenshots at configurable intervals
• Records full-motion video in MPEG4 format
• Stores captures on a MicroSD card
• Supports wireless operation over 2.4 GHz WiFi
• Can stream screenshots and support remote management through Hak5 Cloud C²
• Uses a configuration file on the MicroSD card to control device operation
• Supports automatic scaling for compatible HDMI resolutions up to 1080p
• Loop recording can overwrite older files as storage fills

Technical details

• 2 full-size HDMI ports
• HDMI 1.4 and DVI 1.0 standards
• 802.11b/g/n wireless, 2.412 to 2.4835 GHz
• MicroSD card slot supporting SDXC cards
• USB-C power input, 5 W at 5 V and 1 A
• Dimensions: 105 x 51 x 21 mm
• Supported resolutions: most resolutions below 1920 x 1080 in 16:9 format

Compatibility and setup

Connect the Screen Crab inline between an HDMI source and display using two HDMI cables. Insert a MicroSD card formatted as FAT32 or exFAT, then power the device through USB-C with a suitable 5 W supply. Wireless settings are configured in config.txt; Cloud C² management requires the relevant device configuration file.

Buying in the UK and EU

RedKit Labs offers the Hak5 Screen Crab with prices displayed in GBP, EUR or USD, with VAT handled at checkout. Use it only with appropriate authorisation, and review applicable privacy, interception and data-protection requirements before deployment.