Aircrack-ng

Aircrack-ng

Aircrack-ng is a comprehensive suite of tools designed for assessing WiFi network security. It provides functionalities spanning several key areas:

• Monitoring: Captures network packets and exports data for analysis using third-party tools.
• Attacking: Executes replay attacks, deauthentication, and creates fake access points using packet injection.
• Testing: Verifies WiFi card and driver capabilities for packet capture and injection.
• Cracking: Implements WEP and WPA/WPA2-PSK key recovery techniques.

Key features include command-line interface for scripting, cross-platform compatibility (Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD variants), and a focus on WiFi security auditing. It is used by security professionals and network administrators to identify vulnerabilities and test the robustness of wireless networks.