Welcome 2026: Celebrating Innovation, Community & New Beginnings

As we step into 2026, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible community and share what’s coming next.

Thank You, Our Amazing Community

To every security researcher, penetration tester, IoT developer, and hardware hacker who chose PWNLab Mexico this past year – thank you. Your support, feedback, and innovative projects have been the driving force behind everything we do. You don’t just use our tools; you push them to their limits, discover new applications, and help us improve with every insight you share.

From capturing your first Zigbee packet to conducting professional security audits, watching our community grow and thrive has been the highlight of our journey. You’ve proven that powerful security tools can be both professional-grade and beautifully crafted with cultural authenticity.

What’s New in 2026

We haven’t been sitting still. Here’s what’s been happening with our flagship products:

CatSniffer V3 – Now More Powerful Than Ever

  • Enhanced Firmware Support: Improved compatibility with Sniffle, SmartRF Packet Sniffer 2, and zigbee2mqtt
  • Better Documentation: Comprehensive wiki updates with more tutorials and troubleshooting guides
  • Community Contributions: New example scripts and use cases from our active GitHub community
  • Extended Protocol Support: Refined LoRa/LoRaWAN capabilities for long-range IoT research
  • Improved Stability: Firmware updates for more reliable packet capture and analysis

FaultyCat V2.1 – Advanced Hardware Security Research

  • Timing Precision: Enhanced glitch timing accuracy for more reliable fault injection
  • Extended Examples: New attack scenarios and documentation
  • Community Scripts: Growing library of user-contributed glitching patterns
  • Educational Resources: Tutorial series on hardware security fundamentals
  • Better Debugging: Improved feedback mechanisms for successful attacks

Minino – Pocket-Sized Power with Cultural Heritage

  • Firmware Updates: Enhanced stability and protocol support
  • New Limited Editions: Our artisan-designed variants celebrating Mexican culture have been incredibly popular
  • Improved Battery Life: Optimizations for longer field operation
  • Software Tools: New companion apps and analysis utilities
  • Quick Start Improvements: Easier setup for newcomers to wireless security

Flipper Zero Add-On: Ethernet – Wired Network Analysis

  • Enhanced Features: New network analysis capabilities including advanced ARP operations
  • PCAP Support: Improved packet capture functionality
  • Better Integration: Smoother experience with Flipper Zero firmware
  • Open Source: Active development on GitHub with community contributions

Celebrating Mexican Craftsmanship

Our limited edition Minino variants have been particularly special this year. Each design – from the intricate Talavera pottery patterns to the vibrant Alebrije folk art, from handcrafted mosaic work to traditional Wixárika chaquira beadwork – represents our commitment to celebrating Mexican cultural heritage while delivering cutting-edge technology.

These aren’t just security tools; they’re pieces of functional art that tell stories of centuries-old traditions. We’re proud to bridge the gap between ancient craftsmanship and modern cybersecurity, creating tools that reflect our roots while shaping the future.

What’s Coming in 2026

We have big plans for this year, and we can’t wait to share them with you:

  • New Product Launches: We’re working on exciting new security tools (stay tuned!)
  • Expanded Documentation: More tutorials, video guides, and real-world case studies
  • Community Events: Workshops, webinars, and collaborative projects
  • Enhanced Support: Better resources for troubleshooting and advanced usage
  • Open Source Growth: More contributions to the security research community
  • Partnership Announcements: Collaborations that will expand our capabilities
  • Educational Initiatives: Resources for students and researchers

Get Involved

PWNLab Mexico is more than a company – it’s a community. Here’s how you can be part of what we’re building:

  • Share Your Projects: We love seeing what you build with our tools. Tag us on social media!
  • Contribute Code: Our GitHub repositories welcome contributions
  • Write Tutorials: Help others learn by sharing your knowledge
  • Join the Conversation: Connect with fellow researchers in our community forums
  • Provide Feedback: Your insights help us improve

Stay Connected

Don’t miss any updates as we roll out new features, products, and resources throughout 2026:

  • Newsletter: Subscribe to get product updates and exclusive offers
  • GitHub: Follow our repositories for firmware updates and new projects
  • Social Media: Connect with us for news, tips, and community highlights
  • Support: Reach out anytime at [email protected]

Our Commitment

As we enter 2026, we recommit ourselves to:

  • Quality: Building reliable, professional-grade security tools
  • Innovation: Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in hardware security
  • Community: Supporting and growing our global network of researchers
  • Culture: Celebrating Mexican heritage through our unique designs
  • Education: Making security research accessible to everyone
  • Open Source: Contributing to the collective knowledge of the security community

Thank you for being part of the PWNLab Mexico family. Your passion for security research, your creative projects, and your ongoing support inspire us every day. Here’s to an incredible 2026 filled with innovation, discovery, and breaking new ground together.

Let’s make 2026 the year of security research excellence!

– The PWNLab Mexico Team


Have questions or want to share your own 2026 goals with us? Drop a comment below or email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!

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Exciting News: Minino in store now!

🙀Minino Available NOW!🙀  

Its small, mighty and compact in one little package for you! We have created the

“little cat” Minino  as a small Swiss Army Knife for IoT security researchers, developers and enthusiasts.

Minino can operate in 6 different technologies:

  • BLE
  • Wi-Fi
  • Zigbee
  • Thread
  • Matter
  • GPS Features
  • Compatible with Pycatsniffer of Catsniffer.

Compatible with Wireshark, multiprotocol Sniffing, Support file .pcap in microSD, Open Source, Open Hardware, OTA Updates.

See the WarDriving video from our friends and co-developers Electronic Cats!

DON’T MISS OUT ON A

FREE WEBINAR!

This Thursday October 10th

7:00 PM ARG / 6:00 PM NEW YORK CITY / 4:00 PM CDMX

 

Check out our team of Developers discussing all things CatSniffer.

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