Master wireless testing techniques to survey and attack wireless networks with Kali Linux
Key Features

Learn wireless penetration testing with Kali Linux; Backtrack's evolution

Detect hidden wireless networks and discover their names

Explore advanced Wi-Fi hacking techniques including rogue access point hosting and probe sniffing

Develop your encryption cracking skills and gain an insight into the methods used by attackers and the underlying technologies that facilitate these attacks

Book Description

As wireless networks become ubiquitous in our lives, wireless penetration testing has become a key skill in the repertoire of the professional penetration tester. The Kali Linux security distribution comes with a myriad of tools used for networking attacks and detecting security loopholes.

Kali Linux Wireless Penetration Testing Beginner's Guide presents wireless pentesting from the ground up, introducing all elements of penetration testing with each new technology. Learn various wireless testing methodologies by example, from the basics of wireless routing and encryption through to detailed coverage of hacking methods and attacks such as the Hirte and Caffe Latte.

What you will learn

Create a wireless lab for your experiments

Sniff out wireless packets and hidden networks

Capture and crack WPA-2 keys

Discover hidden SSIDs

Explore the ins and outs of wireless technologies

Sniff probe requests and track users through SSID history

Attack radius authentication systems

Sniff wireless traffic and collect interesting data

Decrypt encrypted traffic with stolen keys