Wireless Penetration Testing Tools You Should Know

Wireless networks can be a critical attack surface if not properly secured. These tools are widely used in authorized lab environments to assess the strength of Wi-Fi configurations and encryption protocols.

Use cases include:
• Testing weak encryption (WEP/WPA)
• Detecting rogue access points
• Capturing and analyzing authentication handshakes
• Teaching wireless attack vectors in controlled labs

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and ethical use only. Wireless testing must only be performed on networks you own or have explicit authorization to audit.

24 Essential Penetration Testing Tools Every Ethical Hacker Should Know

Whether you're just starting out or building a full red team toolkit, these tools cover all the key stages of a penetration test — from recon to reporting.

5 Infographics:

Reconnaissance & Info Gathering
Exploitation & Post-Exploitation
Credential Attacks & Wireless Testing
Web App Testing & Shells
Vulnerability Scanning & Enumeration
Reverse Engineering & Analysis

Disclaimer: This content is intended for educational and ethical use only. Always perform testing in lab environments or with explicit permission.

Hashcat – A Practical Guide to Password Auditing

Hashcat is a powerful GPU-accelerated password recovery tool used by security professionals to test the strength of passwords in authorized environments.

What Hashcat is used for:
• Auditing password hashes (e.g., from Windows, Linux, web apps)
• Testing password policies and complexity
• Identifying weak or reused credentials in simulated lab setups

Key Features:
• Supports a wide variety of hash types (MD5, SHA1, NTLM, bcrypt, etc.)
• Multiple attack modes: dictionary, brute-force, mask, hybrid, rule-based
• Highly customizable and efficient with GPU acceleration
• Works well for red teamers and defenders validating password hygiene

When to use it:
• During penetration tests (with permission)
• In password policy assessments
• For internal security audits and training exercises

Disclaimer: This guide is for educational and ethical use only. Only audit password hashes on systems you own or have explicit authorization to test.

Metasploit Basics: Your First Stop in Ethical Exploitation

The Metasploit Framework is a powerful tool used by ethical hackers and penetration testers to identify and validate security vulnerabilities — all within authorized lab environments.

What you'll learn as a beginner:
• Launching msfconsole and navigating modules
• Using search, use, and show options commands
• Exploiting known vulnerabilities (e.g., MS08-067) in test environments
• Understanding payloads, listeners, and sessions
• Basics of Meterpreter for post-exploitation testing

Ideal for cybersecurity learners, OSCP candidates, and red teamers building foundational skills — ethically and safely.

Disclaimer: This content is intended for educational and ethical use only. Use Metasploit only in lab environments or with explicit permission.

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