Aircrack-ng
wireless security
A complete suite of tools to assess WiFi network security. It focuses on monitoring, attacking, testing, and cracking WiFi networks.
WiFiwireless securitynetwork auditing
Legal & Ethical Use
- WiFi security auditing
- Testing own networks
- Security research
- Authorized penetration testing
Installation
bash
$
sudo apt install aircrack-ngBasic Commands
bash
$
airmon-ng start wlan0Enable monitor mode
bash
$
airodump-ng wlan0monScan for networks
bash
$
aircrack-ng -w wordlist.txt capture.capCrack WPA handshake
Advantages
- Comprehensive suite
- Industry standard
- Active development
- Well documented
Limitations
- Needs compatible hardware
- Legal restrictions
- Complex for beginners