Wireless networks or WLANs do not have any physical barriers that may make the attempts of breaking in by the attackers which may be in the case of wired network. So wireless networks have their own set of requirements related to the security from hackers.
Wi-fi penetration testing helps in securing the network by simulating the attacks of the hackers and identifying the loopholes and vulnerabilities of the system. This will secure the network before an actual attack occurs.
Scroll on to know about some of the most commonly used Wi-fi penetration testing tools used by the cyber security experts to secure networks-
- Aircrack-ng
This tool is one of the most preferred tools which is used to retrieve passwords of wireless networks for both ethical and unethical uses. This tool comes pre-installed in Linux and mainly used for cracking WEP and WPA passwords. This tool uses algorithms to collect enough network packets and run optimised FMS attacks to collect recover the passwords of the network.
- Reaver-
This is one of the best tools to crack passwords of wireless networks. This tool operates by applying brute force on the network and steal passwords of WPA and WPA2. Though the source of the tool is available for free, the practical usage of this tool needs proper study of the usage guide. This tool has not received much updates for quite a long time, still it is in use.
This is one of the best tools to crack passwords of wireless networks. This tool operates by applying brute force on the network and steal passwords of WPA and WPA2. Though the source of the tool is available for free, the practical usage of this tool needs proper study of the usage guide. This tool has not received much updates for quite a long time, still it is in use.
- WifiPhisher-
Wifiphisher is a great tool for breaking passwords and generating phoney access points. Such fake access points can be used by penetration testers for red team engagement and Wi-Fi security testing.
You may rapidly achieve a man-in-the-middle posture against Wi-Fi access clients using this tool. The application may be used to create bespoke online phishing assaults, infect stations with malware, and run automated phishing attacks according on your preferences and needs.
- Wifite
Wifite is a wireless assault tool that allows us to quickly hack or break the wireless network key. Wifite (v1) and Wifite2 are the two versions that are available (v2).
Wifite was created to work with Linux pentesting distributions like Kali Linux, Pentoo, and BackBox, as well as any Linux distribution that has wifi drivers patched for injection. Ubuntu 11/10, Debian 6, and Fedora 16 all appear to work with the script.
- AirSnort-
AirSnort offers a number of free tools to hack wifi network, though it can work only on WEP network. It generates encryption keys after the collection of network packets. This tool can be used both in Linux and Windows.
Pentesting is an important step towards creating a secure wireless network. Various tools are available for the testing purpose. These tools can be used to secure internet or hacking it for unethical purposes, depending on the motive of the hacker. The key to keep the network secure is to keep the security measures up to date.
