Wifite in Kali Linux

Wifite is an automated wireless auditing tool that simplifies the process of testing Wi-Fi security. It is pre-installed in Kali Linux and is widely used for penetration testing of wireless networks.

Legal Disclaimer

Using Wifite to attack networks without permission is illegal. Ensure you have explicit authorization before testing any network.

Prerequisites

Before using Wifite, ensure you have the following:

• Kali Linux installed on your system.
• A Wi-Fi adapter that supports packet injection.
• Root privileges to run Wifite.

Install Wifite

Wifite is usually pre-installed in Kali Linux. However, if it is missing, you can install it using:

$ sudo apt update && sudo apt install wifite

Start Wifite

To start Wifite, open a terminal and type:

$ sudo wifite

This command will start Wifite in an interactive mode, allowing you to scan and attack nearby wireless networks.

 

Scanning for Wi-Fi Networks

To scan available wireless networks, use:

$ sudo wifite --scan

This command will display a list of nearby Wi-Fi networks along with their encryption type, signal strength, and other details.

Attacking a Wi-Fi Network

Once you have identified a target, you can start an attack by selecting its number from the scan results. Alternatively, you can attack all networks automatically using:

$ sudo wifite --all

Cracking WEP Networks

To target only WEP-encrypted networks, use:

$ sudo wifite --wep

Cracking WPA/WPA2 Networks

To attack WPA/WPA2 networks, use:

$ sudo wifite --wpa

This command will try different attacks, including handshake capture and dictionary-based password cracking.

Saving Captured Handshakes

Wifite saves captured handshakes for later use. You can specify a directory to store them:

$ sudo wifite --handshake-dir /path/to/save

Stopping Wifite

You can stop Wifite at any time using Ctrl + C. If an attack is running, it will be aborted.

 

Wifite is a powerful tool for Wi-Fi security testing in Kali Linux. By automating various attack techniques, it simplifies penetration testing and helps identify vulnerabilities in wireless networks.