Which tool is commonly used for wireless network hacking?

Question

Options

• AMetasploit
• BWireshark
• CAircrack-ng
• DNessus

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  4% (1)
• C
  93% (25)

Explanation

Aircrack-ng is a dedicated wireless network security suite designed specifically for auditing 802.11 Wi-Fi networks - it captures packets, performs WEP/WPA/WPA2 key cracking, and includes tools for injection and deauthentication attacks, making it the go-to tool for wireless penetration testing.

Why the others are wrong:

• Metasploit (A) is a general-purpose exploitation framework focused on exploiting vulnerabilities in systems and services, not wireless protocols.
• Wireshark (B) is a packet capture/analysis tool - it can see wireless traffic but cannot crack keys or actively attack networks.
• Nessus (D) is a vulnerability scanner used for network asset auditing, not wireless-specific attacks.

Memory tip: Think "Air"crack-ng → Air = Wi-Fi. The "Air" in the name directly hints at wireless (airwaves), making it easy to associate with Wi-Fi hacking on exam day.

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