Wi-Fi uses wireless for communication in an open space which makes it easy target for attackers. Wi-Fi Network is available almost everywhere at streets, organizations, public infrastructure. An attacker just needs a computing device like a laptop or mobile to hack a Wi-Fi network. The following is the Wi-Fi wireless hacking methodology:
Discover the Wi-Fi network
Passive Footprinting – The attacker passively detects the existence of Access Point and the Service Set Identifier (SSID) by sniffing the wireless radio waves.
Active Footprinting – The attacker engages with the Access Point by sending probe requests and checks for the response.
Wi-Fi Wireless Traffic Analysis
The attacker analyses the Wi-Fi wireless traffic and understands the wireless network by collecting data on the SSIDs, frequency, encryption method etc.
Launch Attack
The attacker performs the attack on the Wi Fi network that was discovered and analysed.