Perform Wireless Attacks | CEHv12 Practical ILabs Walkthrough

Summary

This tutorial demonstrates how to perform wireless attacks and crack WEP and WPA2 passwords using Aircrack-ng, a network software suite. It covers the process of using Aircrack-ng on Parrot OS to decrypt captured traffic from wireless networks without capturing new traffic. The video guides through the steps of cracking a WEP network using a pre-provided file and a wordlist, and then shows how to crack a WPA2 network using a captured handshake file and a dictionary file with the -w flag. The successful cracking of both passwords is showcased, highlighting the capabilities of Aircrack-ng for wireless network security analysis.

Takeaways

• 📡 The script discusses performing wireless attacks and tracking WEP and WPA2 passwords.
• 🛠️ It introduces 'aircrack-ng' as a network software suite used for various network operations including password cracking.
• 📋 The software is compatible with both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• 🔒 The task involves using 'aircrack-ng' to crack WEP and WPA2 encryption on wireless networks.
• 📁 The demonstration uses pre-provided captured files, eliminating the need for traffic capture.
• 💻 Instructions are given for logging into Parrot OS and navigating to specific directories.
• 📝 A word list is used in conjunction with the captured file to attempt cracking the WEP network.
• 🔑 The script demonstrates that 'aircrack-ng' successfully cracked a WEP password using the provided files.
• 🔒 For WPA2, a captured file containing the handshake is required to attempt password cracking.
• 🔎 'aircrack-ng' first looks for the WPA handshake and then attempts to crack it using a dictionary file.
• 🗝️ The script concludes with 'aircrack-ng' successfully cracking a WPA2 password, which was 'password1'.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the script?

The script demonstrates how to perform wireless attacks and track WEP and WPA2 passwords using Aircrack-ng, a network software suite.

Which software is mentioned for cracking WEP and WPA2 passwords?

Aircrack-ng is the software mentioned for cracking WEP and WPA2 passwords.

On which operating systems can Aircrack-ng run?

Aircrack-ng can run on both Linux and Windows operating systems.

What is the first task demonstrated in the script?

The first task demonstrated is to crack a WEP network using Aircrack-ng.

Do we need to capture traffic for cracking WEP in the provided demonstration?

No, the demonstration already provides captured files, so there is no need to capture traffic for cracking WEP.

What is the name of the operating system used in the demonstration?

The demonstration uses Parrot OS for the tasks.

Where should the word list be copied and pasted for the WEP cracking process?

The word list should be copied and pasted in the 'Sample captures' folder.

What command is used to initiate the WEP cracking process?

The command 'aircrack-ng' is used, followed by the captured file name, to initiate the WEP cracking process.

What does the script mention about the success of cracking a WEP password?

If the captured file contains sufficient packets, Aircrack-ng will be able to crack it and reveal the key.

How is the WPA2 network cracking process initiated in the script?

The WPA2 network cracking process is initiated using the command 'aircrack-ng' with the captured file and the dictionary file, along with the '-W' flag.

What is the significance of the WPA handshake in cracking WPA2 passwords?

The WPA handshake is significant because once Aircrack-ng finds the handshake, it attempts to crack it using the dictionary provided.

What password was found after cracking the WPA2 network in the demonstration?

The password found after cracking the WPA2 network was 'password1'.

How can Aircrack-ng be utilized according to the script?

According to the script, Aircrack-ng can be utilized to crack WEP and WPA2 passwords from captured pcap files.