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hostapd-mana

Modified hostapd for advanced wifi attacks, enabling rogue access points and sophisticated wireless penetration testing scenarios.

Introduction

hostapd-mana

A featureful rogue access point first presented at Defcon 22 by Dominic White (@singe) & Ian de Villiers @ sensepost (research@sensepost.com)

Overview

hostapd-mana is a modified version of hostapd designed for creating rogue access points. It includes features for:

  • Advanced EAP Attacks: Facilitates various EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) attacks, including PEAP and EAP-TTLS.
  • WPA/2 Handshake Capture: Enhanced capabilities for capturing WPA/2 handshakes.
  • MANA Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with the Modular Access Point (MANA) framework, simplifying deployment and management.
  • Rogue AP Setup: Simplifies the setup of rogue access points for penetration testing and security assessments.
Use Cases:
  • Penetration Testing: Simulating real-world wireless attacks to identify vulnerabilities in network security.
  • Security Audits: Assessing the security posture of wireless networks by creating controlled attack scenarios.
  • Training: Providing a platform for security professionals to learn and practice wireless attack techniques.

Check the wiki for information of getting and using hostapd-mana.

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