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Aircrack-ng - Wi-Fi Security Assessment Tool

A comprehensive wireless network security assessment project demonstrating ethical hacking techniques for Wi-Fi vulnerability analysis.

📋 Project Overview

This project implements wireless network security testing using the Aircrack-ng suite. It demonstrates the complete process of Wi-Fi security assessment, from enabling monitor mode to capturing handshakes and password cracking.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This project is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Unauthorized access to computer networks is illegal. Always obtain proper authorization before testing any network.

🎯 Objectives

• Understand Wi-Fi security protocols and vulnerabilities
• Learn ethical hacking methodologies
• Practice penetration testing techniques
• Analyze wireless network security

🛠️ Tools & Technologies

• Operating System: Kali Linux
• Wireless Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN722N
• Tools Used:
  • Aircrack-ng suite
  • Airodump-ng
  • Aireplay-ng
  • Wireshark
  • Rockyou.txt wordlist

🔐 Security Recommendations

• Use strong, complex passwords (WPA3)
• Regularly update router firmware
• Disable WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
• Monitor network for unauthorized access
• Use network segmentation

📚 Learning Outcomes

• Wireless network protocols understanding
• Ethical hacking methodologies
• Network security assessment
• Penetration testing techniques
• Security mitigation strategies

Author

• Daniyal Aftab Mirza

License

Educational use only. Unauthorized use is prohibited.