Aircrack-ng is a powerful suite of tools used for assessing the security of wireless networks. It is primarily designed for network security professionals and ethical hackers to test the strength of Wi-Fi passwords and to perform various network attacks, such as packet sniffing injecting, and capturing data to analyze network security.
Aircrack-ng supports both Linux and Windows operating systems, making it a versatile choice for users across different platforms.
Features:
- Wireless Network Auditing: Allows users to audit wireless networks to determine their security posture.
- WEP/WPA/WPA2-PSK Cracking: Capable of cracking WEP and WPA/WPA2-PSK keys using different attack methods.
- Packet Sniffing: Captures packets to analyze network traffic and find vulnerabilities.
- Packet Injection: Supports packet injection to test network security by injecting custom packets.
- Multiple Platform Support: Available for both Linux and Windows, providing flexibility for different user environments.
- Compatibility with Multiple Wireless Devices: Supports a wide range of wireless adapters and drivers.
Technical Application Details:
- Software Full Name: Aircrack-ng
- Setup File Name:
- Linux: aircrack-ng-1.6.tar.gz
- Windows: aircrack-ng-1.6-windows.zip
- Full Setup Size:
- Linux: 3.5 MB
- Windows: 18 MB
- Setup Type:
- Linux: Source Code / Tarball
- Windows: Portable Application / Executable
- Compatibility Architecture: 32-bit (x86) / 64-bit (x64)
System Requirements for Aircrack-ng 1.6:
- Operating System:
- Linux: Compatible with most Linux distributions
- Windows: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
- Memory (RAM): 512 MB of RAM required.
- Hard Disk Space: 50 MB of free space required.
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or later.
- Wireless Network Adapter: A compatible wireless network adapter that supports packet injection (for some features).
- Developers: Aircrack-ng Team
Important Note: Aircrack-ng is a tool intended for network security testing and should only be used by network administrators and security professionals with proper authorization. Unauthorized use of Aircrack-ng to access or disrupt networks without permission is illegal and can result in severe legal consequences. Always ensure that you have explicit consent and are in compliance with all applicable laws and ethical guidelines when using network security tools.
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