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WiFi Hacking: Wireless Penetration Testing for Beginners

A Complete Guide to Hacking WiFi (WEP, WPA, and WPA2) Wireless Security and How to Exploit (Pentest) Their Vulnerabilities!

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Created by Jason Dion

Explore the essentials of wireless network security by learning how WEP, WPA, and WPA2 protocols work and where their vulnerabilities lie. Get hands-on with open-source tools to understand how attackers exploit weak points and discover practical ways to strengthen your own networks.

Packt | May 2018 | 103 min

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LevelBeginner
CategoriesCybersecurity, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Wireshark

What You Will Learn

You will start by exploring how wireless networks operate and the basics of encryption protocols. Through guided, practical exercises, you will use popular open-source tools to identify and exploit weaknesses in WiFi security. Each step builds your confidence in both offensive and defensive wireless security skills.

Key Features

  • Understand and test vulnerabilities in WEP, WPA, and WPA2 wireless networks
  • Use open-source tools to perform real-world wireless penetration testing
  • Learn practical steps to secure your own wireless networks against attacks

Target Audience

Perfect for beginners in cybersecurity, IT, or anyone curious about wireless security. If you want to learn how hackers target WiFi networks and how to protect your own, you will find clear explanations and actionable techniques to help you get started in penetration testing.

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