Wireless networks have become an essential part of modern communication, but their security is often compromised due to weak encryption protocols. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II) are common security mechanisms used to protect wireless networks. However, vulnerabilities in these protocols can be exploited using tools available in Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Kali Linux 2.0, a powerful penetration testing platform.
What is Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Kali Linux 2.0?
- A Debian-based Linux distribution designed for penetration testing.
- Includes 600+ pre-installed security tools for hacking, forensics, and analysis.
- It supports wireless packet injection, which is essential for WiFi hacking.
Features of Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Kali Linux 2.0
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
- Introduced: 1997
- Encryption: RC4 (weak 40-bit or 104-bit key)
- Vulnerabilities:
- IV (Initialization Vector) Collisions → Crackable in minutes.
- FMS & KoreK Attacks → Exploits weak key generation.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
- Introduced: 2003 (replaced WEP)
- Encryption: TKIP (still uses RC4, but with dynamic keys)
- Vulnerabilities:
- Packet Injection Attacks (ChopChop, Fragmentation).
- Weak Passwords → Brute-force/Dictionary Attacks.
WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II)
- Introduced: 2004
- Encryption: AES-CCMP (stronger than WPA)
- Vulnerabilities:
- KRACK Attack (Key Reinstallation Attack).
- Weak PSK (Pre-Shared Key) → Crackable with Hashcat.
