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4. WPA3: The [SAE Handshake Capture](https://hashcat.net/forum/thread-7717.html) + offline crack.
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5. WPA3: Transition mode downgrade attacks (force WPA2 on mixed networks).
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6. WEP: Various known attacks against WEP, including *fragmentation*, *chop-chop*, *aireplay*, etc.
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7. WIFI Signal jammer, block specific accesspoints or multiple.
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7. **Evil Twin**: Rogue AP attack with captive portal for credential capture. ⚠️ **Requires authorization**
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8. WIFI Signal jammer, block specific accesspoints or multiple.
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signal jamming only works for specific Atheros WiFi chipsets.
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Run wifite, select your targets, and Wifite will automatically start trying to capture or crack the password.
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* [`macchanger`](https://github.com/alobbs/macchanger): For randomizing MAC addresses to avoid detection and improve anonymity.
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* [`pixiewps`](https://github.com/wiire-a/pixiewps): For WPS Pixie-Dust attacks (alternative implementation).
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**For Evil Twin Attacks:**
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* [`hostapd`](https://w1.fi/hostapd/): For creating rogue access points (v2.9+ required).
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* [`dnsmasq`](http://www.thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/doc.html): For DHCP and DNS services (v2.80+ required).
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* [`wpa_supplicant`](https://w1.fi/wpa_supplicant/): For validating captured credentials (v2.9+ required).
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* **⚠️ LEGAL WARNING:** Evil Twin attacks require explicit written authorization. Unauthorized use is illegal and may result in criminal prosecution. See [Evil Twin Guide](docs/EVILTWIN_GUIDE.md) for complete legal requirements, usage instructions, and best practices.
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Installation
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* **SAE Handshake Capture** - Capture WPA3-SAE authentication for offline cracking
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* **PMF Handling** - Automatic detection and handling of Protected Management Frames
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* **Dragonblood Detection** - Identify networks vulnerable to known WPA3 exploits
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* **Evil Twin Attack** - Rogue AP with captive portal for credential capture (use with: `--eviltwin`)
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* **Rogue AP Creation** - Mimics target network with identical SSID and channel
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* **Captive Portal** - Realistic login pages (multiple templates: generic, TP-Link, Netgear, Linksys)
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* **Real-time Validation** - Tests credentials against legitimate AP automatically
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* **Client Monitoring** - Tracks connected clients and credential attempts in real-time
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* **Session Management** - Resume interrupted attacks with full state preservation
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* **Smart Deauthentication** - Automatically forces clients to rogue AP
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* **📖 Complete Guide:** [Evil Twin Attack Guide](docs/EVILTWIN_GUIDE.md)
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* **🔧 Troubleshooting:** [Evil Twin Troubleshooting](docs/EVILTWIN_TROUBLESHOOTING.md)
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### Smart Features
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* **Automatic Target Detection** - Scans and identifies vulnerable networks
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Documentation
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### Comprehensive Guides
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* **[Evil Twin Attack Guide](docs/EVILTWIN_GUIDE.md)** - Complete guide to Evil Twin attacks
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* Hardware and software requirements
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* Usage examples and advanced options
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* Captive portal templates
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* Detection and defense strategies
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* Best practices for authorized testing
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* **[Evil Twin Troubleshooting](docs/EVILTWIN_TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** - Evil Twin-specific issues and solutions
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* Interface compatibility problems
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* Network service configuration
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* Client connection issues
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* Credential validation failures
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* Common error messages and fixes
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* **[TUI (Text User Interface) Guide](docs/TUI_README.md)** - Interactive mode documentation
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* **[WPA3 Troubleshooting](docs/WPA3_TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** - WPA3-specific issues and solutions
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### Quick Reference
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For quick help on any feature, use the verbose help flag:
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sudo wifite -h -v # Show all options with examples
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```
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For Evil Twin specific help:
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```bash
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sudo wifite -h -v | grep -A 20 "EVIL TWIN"
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```
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Contributing
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