Wifi Bruteforce (version 2.0)
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- Wifi Bruteforce (version 2.0)
- Introduction
- What’s New
- Python Installation
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Ubuntu and Debian
- Fedora
- CentOS
- Installation
- 1.0
- Install
- How to use?
- Wifi bruteforce menu (Password generator)
- 2.0
- Windows
- 1.0
- Contact
Introduction
This is a program for Wifi password brute-forcing that allows you to test the security of your network and assess the strength of your passwords. Version 2.0 comes with significant improvements compared to the previous version, including bug fixes, a complete program redesign, and the addition of a user interface.
What’s New
| Version | Improvements |
|---|---|
| 1.0 | Slightly accelerated the cracking process |
| 2.0 | Fixed numerous bugs, completely redesigned the program, added a user interface (in console), significantly accelerated the cracking process using threads, making a program for many OS (including Windows, MacOS, Linux, etc.) |
Python Installation
The Wifi Bruteforce program is written in Python, so you will need to install Python if you don’t have it already. Here’s a step-by-step guide to installing Python on different operating systems:
Windows
- Go to the official Python website: https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/.
- Download the Python installer that matches your operating system version (32-bit or 64-bit).
- Run the downloaded installer.
- Make sure to check the «Add Python to PATH» option.
- Click the «Install Now» button and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Once the installation is complete, Python will be successfully installed on your computer.
macOS
- Go to the official Python website: https://www.python.org/downloads/mac-osx/.
- Download the Python installer for macOS.
- Run the downloaded installer.
- During the installation, make sure to check the «Install launcher for all users» and «Add Python to PATH» options.
- Click the «Install Now» button and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Once the installation is complete, Python will be successfully installed on your computer.
Linux
Python is usually pre-installed on most Linux distributions. If you don’t have it, you can install it through your package manager. Here are some examples of commands to install Python on popular distributions:
Ubuntu and Debian
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3
Fedora
CentOS
Installation
- Download the Wifi Bruteforce program from the Releases section of this repository. (recommended last, 2.0), if you using windows, you can download the 1.0 version but 1.0 works only on Windows
- Extract the zip file with program and use the menu in top to navigate the guide
1.0
Requirements:
Python 3 install from this site
Module pywifi (using pip install pywifi in terminal)
Module tkinter (using pip install tkinter in terminal)
Install
- Launch the setup.exe file and choose the language
- After selecting the language and continuing, the following window should appear:
If such a window appears as in the photo above, then you must confirm the terms of the license and continue
- After clicking the «continue» button, you must specify the path where to save
- Select start menu folder (or you can use deafult name)
- You must check the «create a desktop shortcut» box, because if you do not check it, you will have to look for the program in the folder where you installed it, if you have checked it, then a shortcut to the program will appear on your desktop. Do as in the photo
- Check if everything you specified is correct
- Final step: Click «install» and wait until the program is installed
How to use?
After installation, a shortcut will appear on the desktop such as in the photo below:
- Launch the program by double-clicking on the program’s shortcut
After starting the program, the following window will appear:
Wifi bruteforce menu (Password generator)
Click button «Password generator» and wait for the generator to start, if the program has started, the following window should appear:
Input how many passwords generate and click Enter
Then password lenght and click Enter
Wait for end of henerating and click Enter
Paswwords that you generate stored in file «passwords.txt»
Wifi bruteforce menu
If you want to hack the WIFI you can use the «Wifi bruteforce»
Before we can start read this license:
!!!WARNING!!!
PLEASE READ THIS!!!
A brute-force attack is a trial-and-error method used by
application
programs to decode login information and encryption keys to use them to gain
unauthorized access to systems.
Using brute force is an exhaustive effort rather than employing intellectual strategies.
Just as a criminal might break into and crack a safe by trying many
possible combinations, a brute-force attack of applications tries all
possible combinations of legal characters in a sequence.
Cybercriminals typically use a brute-force attack to obtain
access to a website, account or network.
They may then install malware, shut down web applications or conduct data breaches.
PLEASE USE THIS PROGRAM ONLY FOR GOOD!
After reading launch the Wifi brutforce menu and start the wifi bruteforce program
If you don’t install requirements the window will closed
Or if you install all, this window should appear:
On this photo you can see targets with numbers, strenght and SSID of wifi
You must choose the target (input only № of Wifi)
Confirm, and click Enter
Then we must input the filename of our textfile with passwords
To use deafult lib that was downloaded with program input «Cracklib.txt» (with format!)
Click Enter and wait
If password is true the program closed and connect you to the Wifi
How to crack Wifi using the generated passwords?
Generated passwords stored in file «passwords.txt»
Input «passwords.txt» instead of «Cracklib.txt»
2.0
Windows
Open cmd and check that you install the git
If you get an error install git with this link
After installing git write in cmd
git clone https://github.com/DenTs123/Wifi-bruteforce/
cd Wifi-bruteforce/Versions/2.0/Windows
python main.py
After this you can see the Wifi bruteforce menu
Watch the tutorial how to brute the wifi
To use generator type «2» in menu and input values that program are want
Watch authors: type 3 in menu
Contact
The author of the Wifi Bruteforce program is @Opasniy_chel. If you have any questions or suggestions for improving the program, feel free to contact the author.
Important: Wifi password cracking is illegal and violates privacy and property rights. Please use this program only for testing your own network security or with the permission of the network owner.
Время на прочтение4 мин
Количество просмотров322K
Данная статья написана исключительно в ознакомительных и исследовательских целях. Призываем вас соблюдать правила работы с сетями и закон, а также всегда помнить об информационной безопасности.
Введение
В начале 1990-х годов, когда Wi-Fi только появился, был создан алгоритм Wired Equivalent Privacy, который должен был обеспечивать конфиденциальность Wi-Fi сетей. Однако, WEP оказался неэффективным алгоритмом защиты, который легко взломать.
На смену пришел новый алгоритм защиты Wi-Fi Protected Access II, который сегодня применяют большинство точек доступа Wi-Fi. WPA2 использует алгоритм шифрования, AES, взломать который крайне сложно.
А где же уязвимость?
Недостаток WPA2 заключается в том, что зашифрованный пароль передается при подключении пользователей во время так называемого 4-way handshake (4-х стороннего рукопожатия). Если мы поймаем handshake, то узнаем зашифрованный пароль и нам останется лишь расшифровать его. Для этой цели мы воспользуемся aircrack-ng.
Так как же взломать?
Шаг 1. Определяем интерфейс
Для начала нужно узнать, какой сетевой интерфейс нам нужен, для этого вводим команду:
$ ifconfigПолучаем ответ:
eth0 no wireless extensions.
wlan0 IEEE 802.11abgn ESSID:off/any
Mode:Managed Access Point: Not-Associated Tx-Power=15 dBm
Retry short limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off
Encryption key:off
Power Management:off
lo no wireless extensionsВ моем случае всего три интерфейса, два из которых не имеют беспроводных расширений (no wireless extensions). Поэтому нас интересует только wlan0.
Шаг 2. Переводим сетевой адаптер в режим мониторинга
Перевод сетевого адаптера в режим мониторинга позволит нам видеть беспроводной трафик, подходящий рядом с нами. Для того чтобы сделать это, вводим команду:
$ airmon-ng start wlan0Обратите внимание, что airmon-ng переименовал ваш интерфейс (у меня он стал называться mon0, но вам, все же, стоит проверить).
Шаг 3. Перехватываем трафик
Теперь, когда наш сетевой адаптер находится в режиме мониторинга, мы можем захватить, подходящий мимо нас трафик, используя команду airodump-ng. Вводим:
$ airodump-ng mon0
Обратите внимание, что все видимые точки доступа перечислены в верхней части экрана, а клиенты — в нижней части экрана.
Шаг 4. Концентрируем перехват на конкретной точке доступа.
Наш следующий шаг — сосредоточить наши усилия на одной из точек доступа и на ее канале. Нас интересует BSSID и номер канала точки доступа, которую мы будем взламывать. Давайте откроем еще один терминал и введем:
$ airodump-ng --bssid 08:86:30:74:22:76 -c 6 -w WPAcrack mon0
- 08:86:30:74:22:76 BSSID точки доступа
- -c 6 канал на котором работает точка доступа Wi-Fi
- WPAcrack файл в который запишется handshake
- mon0 сетевой адаптер в режиме мониторинга
Как вы можете видеть на скриншоте выше, мы сейчас концентрируемся на захвате данных с одной точки доступа с ESSID Belkin276 на канале 6. Терминал оставляем открытым!
Шаг 5. Получение handshake
Чтобы захватить зашифрованный пароль, нам нужно, чтобы клиент прошел аутентификацию (подключился к Wi-Fi). Если он уже аутентифицирован, мы можем его деаутентифицировать (отключить), тогда система автоматически повторно аутентифицируется (подключится), в результате чего мы можем получить зашифрованный пароль.
То есть нам просто нужно отключить подключенных пользователей, чтобы они подключились снова. Для этого открываем ещё один терминал и вводим:
$ aireplay-ng --deauth 100 -a 08:86:30:74:22:76 mon0
- 100 количество пользователей, которые будут деаутентифицированы
- 08:86:30:74:22:76 BSSID точки доступа
- mon0 сетевой адаптер
Теперь при повторном подключении окно которое мы оставили на предыдущем шаге поймает handshake. Давайте вернемся к нашему терминалу airodump-ng и посмотрим.
Обратите внимание на верхнюю строку справа, airodump-ng вывел: «Handshake WPA». То есть, мы успешно захватили зашифрованный пароль! Это первый шаг к успеху!
Шаг 6. Подбираем пароль
Теперь, когда у нас есть зашифрованный пароль в нашем файле WPAcrack, мы можем запустить подбор пароля. Но для этого нам нужно иметь список с паролями которые мы хотим использовать. Найти такой список можно за 5 минут в Гугле. Я, же, буду использовать список паролей по умолчанию, включенный в aircrack-ng: BackTrack darkcOde.
Открываем новый терминал и вводим:
$ aircrack-ng WPAcrack-01.cap -w /pentest/passwords/wordlists/darkc0de
- WPAcrack-01.cap файл в который мы записывали handshake (airodump-ng приписал в конце -01.cap)
- /pentest/passwords/wordlist/darkc0de абсолютный путь к списку паролей
Сколько времени это займёт?
Этот процесс может занять много времени. Все зависит от длины вашего списка паролей, вы можете ждать от нескольких минут до нескольких дней. На моем двухъядерном процессоре Intel aircrack-ng подбирает чуть более 800 паролей в секунду.
Когда пароль будет найден, он появится на вашем экране. Будет ли подбор пароля успешным или нет, зависит от вашего списка. Если у вас не получилось подобрать пароль по одному списку, не отчаивайтесь, попробуйте другой.
Советы при использовании
- Данный вид атаки эффективен для подбора пароля по списку, но практически бесполезен для рандомного подбора. Все дело во времени. Если Wi-Fi защищён средним паролем из латинских букв и цифр, то рандомный подбор займёт несколько лет.
- При выборе списка паролей обязательно учитывайте географические факторы. Например, нет смысла делать подбор в ресторане Парижа по русскому списку паролей.
- Если вы взламываете домашний Wi-Fi, то постарайтесь узнать какие либо персональные данные жертвы (имя, фамилия, дата рождения, кличка собаки и.т.д.) и сгенерировать дополнительный список паролей из этих данных.
- После того как поймали handshake отключаете работу aireplay-ng (не заставляйте страдать простых пользователей).
The rise of wireless networks has been tremendous in the past decade with every building fitted with several connections. Moreover, people are more concerned about their network connection than ever before. Infamous for its security consequences, hacking is an advanced technical skill that can give a user access to any secured device. However, learning the skill requires the right equipment, this is where some of the best Wi-Fi hacking tools come into the picture. But every new tech comes with its repercussions as these same tools can be used to exploit other Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi hacking can be easy or very hard based on several system settings. It is dependent on two main factors:
1. Weak passwords: One of the most common ways for hackers to gain access to a Wi-Fi network is by using a weak password. Many people use default passwords for their routers, which are easy for hackers to guess. Others use weak passwords that are easy to remember, such as password 123456.
2. Unencrypted networks: Wi-Fi networks can be encrypted to protect them from hackers. However, some people choose to leave their networks unencrypted, either because they don’t know how to encrypt them or because they think it’s not necessary. Unencrypted networks are easy for hackers to access.
Top and Popular Wireless Hacking Tools
For a Wi-Fi hacking tool to be effective, it should have a few key attributes. This includes the capability of sniffing network packets and analyzing, and locating wireless network security gaps such as the WEP and WPA vulnerabilities, dictionary attacks, password guessing, and creating fake access points for tricking users. Some of the tools with all these features are listed below.
Note: Hacking into a device can cause privacy and security threats to a PC, which can result in legal consequences for the practitioner. Therefore, it is important that the use of the following tools is done in a responsible manner. The user descition is advised
1. Aircrack-ng
Aircrack-ng is one of the prominent and free WiFi password hacking tools and is written in C-language to evaluate the efficiency of network security. This tool works via a sequential process involving monitoring, attacking, testing, and cracking WI-FI passwords. While its primary emphasis is on the Linux operating system; however, it also supports Windows OS X, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris, and eComStation 2.
- Supports a wide range of operating systems, including Linux, Windows, OS X, and more.
- Utilizes various attacks, including FMS, Korek, and PTW attacks, to optimize the speed and efficiency of password cracking.
- Capable of cracking WEP keys using FMS, PTW, and dictionary attacks.
- Can crack WPA2-PSK through dictionary attacks.
- Focuses on Replay attacks, de-authentication, and creating fake access points for network assessment.
2. Wireshark
Wireshark is an open source WiFi hacking tool that provides best-in-class data packet analysis and network protocol examination solutions. It is one of the most popular among Windows users’ software for network troubleshooting, software development, and educational functions. With its ability to capture even the smallest details of network activity, Wireshark allows the examination and analysis of diverse protocols on a microscopic scale.
- Live packet captures and offline analysis, providing real-time insight into network activities.
- Cross-platform compatibility, supporting Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Solaris, FreeBSD, NetBSD, and more.
- Allows the application of color-coded rules to packet lists, facilitating quick and easy analysis.
- Rich Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) analysis for assessing phone services over the internet.
- Can decompress gzip files on-the-fly without disrupting running programs.
- Decrypts various protocols including IPsec, ISAKMP, SSL/TLS, and more.
Also Read: What is Ethical Hacking?
3. Kismet
Kismet is one of the most popular Wi-Fi hacking tools for PC, intended for ethical hackers and security specialists. Kismet is a versatile wireless network sniffer and intrusion detection tool, named after Arabic word division. It collects packets passively to recognize networks and even unveil hidden ones as a valuable resource for network analysis and security assessment.
- Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, software-defined Radio (SDR), and various wireless protocols.
- Capable of identifying hidden Wi-Fi networks by analyzing broadcasted packets.
- Works with any Wi-Fi card that supports raw monitoring mode.
- Supports 802.11 standards including 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n traffic.
- Operates on various operating systems, including Linux (e.g., Ubuntu, Backtrack), FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Mac OS X, and can be used on Windows through WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux).
4. CoWPAtty
CoWPAtty is, in fact, one of the most successful tools for Wi-Fi hacking. It is meant, among other things, for conducting offline dictionary-based attacks on wireless networks but has such an extraordinary name as this. This tool authored by Joshua Wright is a way by which attackers, hackers, and network managers crack into the WPA/WPA2 protected networks relying on PreShared Key (PSK) authentication method. While Cowpatty runs on Linux and has a command-line interface, it operates using a wordlist containing potential passwords for the attack.
- Automated dictionary attack tool specifically designed for WPA-PSK networks.
- Compatible with Linux operating systems, making it an ideal choice for Linux users.
- Utilizes offline attacks, exploiting authentication based on the PSK model.
- Employs PBKDF2 with 4096 iterations for passphrase generation, slowing down brute force attacks.
5. Airjack
Airjack is a powerful Wi-Fi 802.11 packet injection tool and forms a critical part of network manipulation activities. It is a tool that has been widely used in various operations such as injecting forged packets, facilitating denial of service attacks to disrupt networks, and enabling man-in-the-middle attacks on wireless networks. Airjack is a necessary tool for ethical hackers and security professionals who want to test, evaluate, and secure their wireless networks.
- Specialized tool for Wi-Fi 802.11 packet injection.
- Enables the injection of forged packets into wireless networks.
- Capable of initiating denial of service attacks to disrupt network services.
- Facilitates man-in-the-middle attacks for intercepting and manipulating network traffic.
- A valuable asset for network penetration testing and security assessment.
Also Read: 17 Best App for WhatsApp Hacking
6. AirSnort
AirSnort, a widely known Wi-Fi password hacking software, is a must tool for decrypting WEP Keys specifically in Wi-Fi 802.11b Networks. This software was developed by Blake Hegerle and Jeremy Bruestle, it is freely available for Linux as well as Windows operating systems. Its main purpose is to intercept and analyze packets that belong to the network it targets in order to recover its password or encryption key.
- Designed for cracking WEP passwords in 802.11b wireless networks.
- Free to use and available for both Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Downloads are available via Sourceforge, ensuring easy access for users.
- Utilizes a passive attack approach, monitoring network transmissions to gather data packets.
- Computes the encryption key once a sufficient quantity of data packets has been captured.
- Operates by observing and identifying data patterns to recover encryption or password keys.
7. Wifite 2
One of the best tools for simplifying the complexities of wireless hacking is Wifite, a Python script for wireless security auditing. The tool is invaluable for security professionals and ethical hackers as it speeds up the wireless auditing process by automatically running available hacking tools for you. Whether you’re auditing WEP or WPA-encrypted wireless networks, Wifite leverages tools like aircrack-ng, pyrite, reaver, and shark to execute various attacks. The author has made a full-fledged rewrite of the original tool to be fully compatible with Kali Linux and ParrotSec.
- Simplifies wireless security auditing by automating the execution of various hacking tools.
- Supports auditing of WEP and WPA encrypted wireless networks.
- Customizable and can be automated with minimal arguments, reducing the need for user supervision.
- Compatible with popular Linux pentesting distributions like Kali Linux, Pentoo, BackBox, and others.
8. inSSIDer
inSSIDer is a highly regarded Wi-Fi scanner designed for Microsoft Windows and OS X operating systems. This versatile tool is ideal for various Wi-Fi auditing tasks, making it an invaluable resource for both professionals and enthusiasts.
- Effortlessly locates open Wi-Fi access points, aiding in the discovery of available networks.
- Provides detailed signal strength measurements, allowing users to assess signal quality and coverage.
- Logs data with GPS records, making it convenient for analyzing and mapping the location of Wi-Fi networks.
- Offers a freemium model, with basic functionality available for free, while advanced features require a paid membership.
Also Read: 20 Best WiFi Hacking Tools for PC
9. NetStumbler
NetStumbler, also known as Network Stumbler, is a widely recognized and free wireless LAN detection tool specifically designed for Windows operating systems. It is good at detecting WiFi, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a network types. NetStumbler is one of the top war-driving tools and is used in mapping wireless networks in the local area as well as in various network assessment activities.
- Detects and identifies 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless networks.
- Utilized in wardriving, which involves mapping open wireless access points while on the move.
- Provides information on network configurations, signal strength, network congestion, and potential rogue access points.
- Effective in pinpointing areas of poor network coverage, aiding in network optimization.
- Helps uncover unauthorized access points based on signal strength variations.
- Runs on Windows operating systems from Windows 2000 to Windows XP.
10. Wifiphisher
WiFiphisher is an advanced tool that enables man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack, utilizing Wi-Fi associations for intercepting, monitoring and possibly modifying wireless traffic. The attack works by attempting to convince wireless users to connect into an unauthorized access point which eventually allows attackers to compromise data security.
- Conducts man-in-the-middle attacks by luring wireless users to connect to a rogue access point.
- Enables attackers to intercept, monitor, and potentially modify wireless traffic.
- Supports web phishing attacks to collect user credentials for third-party websites or Wi-Fi network access.
- Modular design allows advanced users to develop custom code, extending its functionalities.
- Disrupts existing connections to target access points using de-authenticate or Disassociate packets.
- Sniffs and replicates the settings of the target access point.
11. Airgeddon
Airgeddon is a comprehensive tool designed for wireless network security analysis, streamlining the complexity of Wi-Fi security audits by integrating multiple existing tools into a single, user-friendly command-line interface.
- Interface mode switcher for Monitor and Managed modes, maintaining selections even when the interface name changes.
- Multiple Denial of Service (DoS) methods for disrupting wireless networks (mdk3, mdk4, airplay-ng), including DoS Pursuit mode to counter AP channel hopping during Evil Twin attacks.
- Full support for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands.
- Assisted WPA/WPA2 handshake file and PMKID capturing for personal networks.
- Offline password decryption for WPA/WPA2 captured files, utilizing dictionary, brute-force, and rule-based attacks with tools like aircrack, crunch, and hashcat. Enterprise network password decryption based on John the ripper, crunch, asleap, and hashcat tools.
Also Read: 15 Best WiFi Hacking Apps For Android (2023)
12. CommView for WiFi
CommView for WiFi is a robust and user-friendly wireless network monitoring and packet analysis tool compatible with a wide range of Wi-Fi networks. Here are key features of CommView for WiFi:
- Comprehensive support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax networks.
- Captures and analyzes every packet in the air, providing essential information such as access points, stations, signal strength, protocol distribution, and network connections.
- Enables user-defined decryption of captured packets using WEP or WPA/WPA2-PSK keys.
- Ideal for Wi-Fi network administrators, security professionals, home users monitoring their Wi-Fi traffic, and software programmers working on wireless network applications.
- Offers in-depth analysis, recording, and playback of SIP and H.323 voice communications with a dedicated VoIP module.
13. OmniPeek
OmniPeek stands as a robust and comprehensive packet sniffer and network analysis tool, primarily designed for Windows OS. It is a commercial tool, recognized for its extensive feature set, which makes it invaluable for various networking tasks. Here are its key features:
- Commercial network analysis tool for Windows, known for its comprehensive capabilities.
- An all-in-one Wi-Fi network management solution that covers packet capture, protocol decoding, network diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
- Allows for playback and analysis of voice and video traffic, aiding in diagnostic processes.
- Provides intuitive visualizations of packet data, aiding in the quick resolution of network and application performance issues.
- Supports real-time visibility and expert analysis of various network aspects, including Ethernet, Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless, VoIP, and video.
14. Kali Linux NetHunter
Kali Linux NetHunter is an exceptional mobile penetration testing platform that extends the power of Kali Linux to Android devices. It is fully open-source and designed to run on various Android smartphones, including popular brands like OnePlus, Samsung, and Google Nexus. Here are the key features of Kali NetHunter:
- Compatible with a wide range of Android devices, offering flexibility and accessibility.
- Developed and maintained by a community of volunteers, with project funding from Offensive Security.
- Available in multiple editions, including NetHunter Rootless for un-rooted devices, NetHunter Lite for rooted devices with custom recovery, and NetHunter for rooted devices with NetHunter-specific kernels.
- Core features include a Kali Linux container with a comprehensive set of security tools and applications, a dedicated Kali NetHunter App Store, an Android client for easy access to the App Store, and the Kali NetHunter Desktop Experience (KeX) for running full Kali Linux desktop sessions and supporting screen mirroring via HDMI or wireless casting.
Also Read: 16 Best Game Hacking Apps for Android
15. Maltego
Maltego is a powerful hacking tool for data mining and link analysis, making it one of the best WiFi hacking tools for PCs. It offers a range of versions to cater to different needs, from the free Community Edition to the more powerful paid options. Here are some key features and pricing details:
- Available in free and paid versions.
- Node-based graphical representation of data.
- Supports Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.
- Real-time data mining and information gathering capabilities.
- Utilizes node-based graphical patterns for data representation.
- Maltego XL excels in handling large graphs and highlights network vulnerabilities.
- Online training courses with a three-month access period and a certificate upon completion.
16. Cain & Abel
Cain & Abel is a renowned WiFi hacking tool, named after the biblical children of Adam and Eve. While it’s popular for its WiFi password recovery capabilities, it uses a variety of techniques to investigate and analyze data packets individually, decrypt scrambled passwords, and recover wireless network keys. This tool supports various versions of Microsoft OS and employs methods like brute force, dictionary attacks, and cryptanalysis attacks. Additionally, it offers features like Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) support for detection on switched LANs and MITM (Man-in-the-Middle) attacks, making it a versatile choice for network security enthusiasts.
- Network packet sniffing for capturing and analyzing data traffic.
- Password cracking through methods such as dictionary attacks and cryptanalysis.
- Keylogger functionality for recording keystrokes.
- Port scanner to identify open ports on a network.
- ARP poisoning and DNS spoofing for network security assessments.
- MAC address spoofing to manipulate network access.
17. Cloud Cracker
Cloud Cracker is a valuable online password cracking service tailored for penetration testers and network auditors, serving their needs for evaluating the security of protected wireless networks, breaking password hashes, and decrypting document encryption. This tool simplifies and accelerates the process of assessing network and document security, making it a valuable resource for security professionals.
- Specialized in checking the security of WPA-protected wireless networks, ideal for testing network vulnerabilities.
- Capable of cracking password hashes, providing essential support for security assessments.
- Offers document encryption decryption, making it a versatile tool for security audits.
- Streamlines the process of assessing network and document security, saving time and effort for security professionals.
Also Read: 7 Best Websites To Learn Ethical Hacking
One thing you must know is that operating some of these best Wi-Fi hacking tools might be a little tricky. Also, you are advised to use caution and only indulge in legal activities. If you have any queries or suggestions, do let us know in the comments section below.
As a cyber security expert, grasping the intricacies of WiFi password hacking softwares opens the door to secured networks and empowers you to navigate the complex realm of cybersecurity with skill and confidence.
In fact, these tools are designed to help you identify vulnerabilities in WiFi networks and exploit them to gain access and should be part of your arsenal.
If you’re interested in learning more about WiFi hacking, this article is for you. We’ll begin by discussing it and then show you different tools to help you accomplish your goal.
We’ve also created a list of 12 tools, each with a description, their benefits, and whether or not they’re included in Kali Linux.
If you’re ready to jump in, let’s begin.
Table Of Contents
- About WiFi Hacking
- Top Free WiFi Password Hacking Softwares
- Aircrack-NG
- CoWPAtty
- Reaver
- Fern WiFi Cracker
- Wifite
- Kismet
- Airgeddon
- Fluxion
- Wifiphisher
- WiFipumpkin
- Bettercap
- Hashcat
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions
About WiFi Hacking
Before we start looking into the available WiFi hacking tools, let’s quickly discuss what WiFi hacking is.
WiFi hacking includes technical attacks like “Man-in-the-Middle,” where an attacker captures traffic to obtain the pre-shared key and then crack the password, and social engineering attacks like the “Evil Twin” attack.
In an Evil Twin attack, hackers create a rogue WiFi access point that mimics a legitimate one, tricking users into connecting by exploiting their trust in the familiar network name.
While technical attacks require specific tools and knowledge of secure network protocols, social engineering attacks exploit human psychology and negligence.
You’ll also need hardware to perform these types of attacks.
Essential hardware includes a wireless network adapter that supports monitor mode and packet injection, and a hacking OS like Kali Linux will make things easier.
Please note that WiFi hacking without explicit permission, including setting up rogue access points, is illegal under laws like the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in the U.S., with penalties including fines and imprisonment. See Is Hacking Illegal? The Law and Ethical Perspectives for more information.
Now that we’ve discussed WiFi hacking, let’s look at some WiFi hacking tools.
Aircrack-NG
Aircrack-ng is a popular collection of tools known for its efficiency in cracking WEP and WPA/WPA2 protocols. These tools are designed to assess the security of various wireless environments. They enable you to easily capture data packets, monitor networks, and crack weak passwords, making them an important toolkit for ethical hackers and penetration testers. See How to Use Aircrack-ng: A Guide to Network Compromise.
Benefits of Aircrack-NG
Includes everything from packet sniffers to encryption key crackers.
Runs on various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.
It’s relatively easy to use with good documentation.
- Included with Kali.
CoWPAtty
CoWPAtty is a tool designed primarily for cracking WPA-PSK (pre-shared key) and WPA2-PSK passwords using dictionary attacks. It leverages the captured network traffic to perform an offline attack, testing each entry in the wordlist against the hash.
Benefits of CoWPAtty
Its command-line nature makes deploying and running it from any system easy.
It supports the use of a precomputed hash file.
CoWPAtty is optimized for conducting dictionary attacks.
- Install with the command:
sudo apt install cowpatty
Reaver
Reaver is a powerful tool for recovering WPA/WPA2 passphrases by targeting Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) protocol vulnerabilities. It exploits a flaw in the WPS PIN feature, an eight-digit number used to add new devices to a wireless network without entering the passphrase.
Benefits of Reaver
Despite its powerful capabilities, Reaver is easy to use.
It can recover the WPS PIN and the WPA/WPA2 passphrase in hours.
Reaver is exceptionally effective at exploiting the WPS PIN vulnerability.
- Included with Kali
Fern WiFi Cracker
Fern Wifi Cracker is a wireless auditing and attack tool designed to analyze and crack Wi-Fi passwords. It provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI). It’s mainly employed to discover vulnerabilities in wireless networks and can handle WEP, WPA, and WPA2 protocols.
Benefits of Fern WiFi Cracker
The GUI is intuitive, making it accessible for beginners and experienced users.
It integrates various third-party tools and scripts, enhancing its functionality.
It includes session hijacking features, allowing you to capture and use session cookies.
You can monitor and audit networks in real time.
- Included with Kali
Wifite
Wifite is a popular tool for automating wireless network security testing among penetration testers. It’s designed to simplify the execution of numerous wireless attacks. Read our How to Use Wifite: Best WiFi Hacking Tutorial to learn more.
Benefits of Wifite
Wifite automates several steps in the attack process, such as capturing handshakes and cracking passwords.
It supports a variety of attacks against WEP, WPA, and WPA2.
Wifite is designed to be easy to use.
Wifite combines features from multiple well-known tools under a single interface.
- Included with Kali
Kismet
Kismet supports many technologies beyond Wi-Fi, including Bluetooth, Zigbee, RF, and more. It functions as a sniffer, a wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS), and even a tool for wardriving. It runs on multiple platforms, including Linux and macOS.
Benefits of Kismet
Can monitor a wide array of devices and frequencies.
Active community engagement.
A REST API for advanced scripting.
Captures data not just on Wi-Fi with the right hardware.
- Included with Kali
Airgeddon
Airgeddon is a multi-use toolkit for auditing wireless networks. It’s a bash-scripted utility that provides an all-in-one platform for WiFi hacking. It integrates with several third-party tools, such as Aircrack-ng. Read our tutorial Evil Twin WiFi Attack: A Step-By-Step Guide to see Airgeddon in use.
Benefits of Airgeddon
Combines a variety of network auditing tools into a single framework.
Intuitive menu system that guides you through various tasks.
It works with a wide range of wireless network adapters.
Supports plugins, allowing you to extend its functionality.
- Included with Kali
Fluxion
Fluxion is a tool designed to audit the security of wireless networks through social engineering. It’s a remake of Linset with improvements in stability and functionality. The tool sets up a series of attacks to deceive users into providing their WiFi passwords on a captive portal.
Benefits of Fluxion
You can customize the phishing pages to resemble the login page of the target network.
By leveraging social engineering, Fluxion gathers credentials without the need for brute-forcing.
Combines several techniques to provide a realistic test of how actual attackers could exploit the network.
- Needs to be installed. See official GitHub for instructions.
Wifiphisher
Wifiphisher is a rogue access point framework for conducting sophisticated WiFi attacks and red team engagements. By setting up fake access points it enables the interception and manipulation of wireless communications. It’s particularly effective in simulating phishing attacks to capture sensitive information like WiFi passwords and credentials or even deploy malware.
Benefits of Wifiphisher
Its intuitive textual user interface guides you through setting up and executing attacks.
Easily gains MITM position using techniques such as Evil Twin, KARMA, and Known Beacons.
Comes with a variety of phishing templates that can be tailored for specific scenarios.
Incorporates the latest research in WiFi phishing and is constantly updated by developers.
- Install with the command:
sudo apt install wifiphisher
WiFipumpkin
Wifipumpkin3 is an interactive command line interface framework for red teamers and reverse engineers. It allows you to establish rogue access points to facilitate man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. Written in Python, it offers features that support versatile wireless attacks.
Benefits of WiFipumpkin
It supports various attacks, including rogue access points, MITM attacks, credential harvesting, and even multifactor authentication (MFA) phishing.
Includes modules for de-authentication attacks, a rogue DNS server, and tools like EvilQR3 for QR code phishing.
Offers tools to intercept, inspect, modify, and replay web traffic.
- Install with the command:
sudo apt install wifipumpkin3
Bettercap
Bettercap is a powerful network attack and monitoring framework that can be used for WiFi hacking. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools and capabilities tailored to perform deauth attacks to capture the four-way handshake or create rogue access points. See our Bettercap Tutorial & Top Commands.
Benefits of Bettercap
Ability to harvest credentials transmitted over WiFi networks.
Supports man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.
Can create rogue access points.
- Install with the command:
sudo apt install bettercap
Hashcat
Hashcat is a powerful password-cracking tool that can crack hashed passwords, including those used in WiFi networks. It leverages the computational power of modern GPUs to perform high-speed password cracking, making it a great tool for WiFi hacking.
Benefits of Hashcat
Uses the parallel processing of GPUs to speed up password cracking.
Supports a wide range of hashing algorithms commonly used in WiFi encryption, including WPA/WPA2-PSK (pre-shared key), WPA-Enterprise, and WPA2-Enterprise.
Offers various attack modes, such as dictionary attacks, brute-force attacks, and rule-based attacks.
- Installed with Kali
Conclusion
With our list of WiFi password hacking softwares, you have the necessary tools to test the security of your network and protect it from potential threats.
We recommend you test out these tools in a practice lab where you can become familiar with how they work and the various features they offer.
If you’re eager to learn more about WiFi hacking or hacking in general, join the StationX Accelerator program. We offer you courses, labs, mentorships, and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need special hardware to hack WiFi?
Yes, you need specialized hardware and software. These include a wireless network adapter capable of packet injection and monitor mode and an operating system that can run the necessary tools for performing wireless attacks, such as Kali Linux or Parrot OS.
Is hacking WiFi illegal?
Yes, hacking WiFi networks is generally illegal if you don’t have explicit permission from the network owner or administrator. Illegally accessing wireless networks can be considered a form of computer fraud or abuse, a crime punishable by law in most jurisdictions. Only hack WiFi networks as part of an authorized pentest with permission from the owner. See Is Hacking Illegal? The Law and Ethical Perspectives for more information.
What is an evil twin attack?
An evil twin attack is when an attacker sets up a wireless access point that mimics a legitimate wireless network’s name (SSID) and configuration. They do this to lure users to connect to the fake access point instead of the real one. Once a victim connects to the evil twin network, the attacker can intercept (sniff) and potentially manipulate the victim’s network traffic. For a more detailed look at this, see Evil Twin WiFi Attack: A Step-By-Step Guide.
Can Kali Linux crack WiFi?
Kali cannot crack WiFi by itself, although it does include tools capable of cracking the WiFi handshake, including Aircrack-ng, Wifite, Hashcat, and others.
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