Conduct a Wireless Network Vulnerability Assessment
Assess the security posture of Wi-Fi networks by scanning for weak encryption, rogue access points, misconfigured devices, and exploit-prone settings — a crucial cybersecurity project for wireless environments.Wireless networks are often the weakest link in an organization's security posture. Weak encryption, default passwords, and rogue access points can lead to unauthorized access. A wireless vulnerability assessment identifies these flaws before attackers can exploit them.
This project involves scanning nearby wireless networks, analyzing security configurations (WEP, WPA2, WPA3), detecting open SSIDs, rogue APs, and attempting controlled brute-force or handshake captures to test defenses. It concludes with a detailed vulnerability report.
Wi-Fi Network Scanning
Scan nearby SSIDs and gather information such as encryption type, signal strength, and MAC address.
Handshake Capture & Crack Simulation
Capture WPA/WPA2 handshake packets and simulate offline brute-force attacks using wordlists.
Rogue Access Point Detection
Identify and flag unauthorized APs that may be spoofing legitimate network names.
Security Configuration Analysis
Detect default credentials, open networks, WPS vulnerabilities, or weak passphrase practices.
Using tools like Airodump-ng and Kismet, the system scans for nearby Wi-Fi networks. If WPA2 is detected, a deauthentication attack is triggered to capture handshakes. The captured data is analyzed offline to identify potential password weaknesses. Rogue access points are flagged using BSSID comparison and behavior analysis.
- Start Wi-Fi interface in monitor mode using airmon-ng or iwconfig.
- Scan wireless networks and log information (SSID, BSSID, encryption, channel).
- Capture handshake packets after deauthenticating a client.
- Run wordlist-based attacks using Hashcat or Aircrack-ng on captured files.
- Analyze findings and generate a vulnerability report with remediation tips.
Wi-Fi Scanning & Analysis
Airodump-ng, Kismet, Wifite — for capturing SSID and handshake data.
Attack Simulation
Aircrack-ng, Hashcat, or John the Ripper for offline password cracking tests.
Device Monitoring
Wireshark or tcpdump for packet analysis and traffic sniffing.
Report Generation
Markdown, LaTeX, or HTML templates to present findings and suggestions.
1. Setup Wireless Adapter
Use a compatible USB adapter in monitor mode and ensure proper driver installation.
2. Scan and Log Nearby Networks
Use tools like Airodump-ng to capture SSID, encryption types, and client activity.
3. Capture WPA/WPA2 Handshake
Trigger deauth packets and collect handshake files for analysis.
4. Analyze and Simulate Attacks
Run dictionary attacks or rule-based cracking to test password strength.
5. Document Findings
Compile results into a professional security assessment report with suggestions.
Secure Your Wireless Infrastructure Before Hackers Do
Learn to assess and fortify wireless networks with hands-on testing, scanning, and reporting — a valuable skill for ethical hackers and IT auditors.
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