312-50V10 · Question #519
Which of the following is a wireless network detector that is commonly found on Linux?
The correct answer is A. Kismet. Kismet is an open-source wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system that runs natively on Linux.
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Which of the following is a wireless network detector that is commonly found on Linux?
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- AKismet
- BAbel
- CNetstumbler
- DNessus
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A93% (39)
- B2% (1)
- C5% (2)
Why each option
Kismet is an open-source wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system that runs natively on Linux.
Kismet is a passive wireless network detector and packet sniffer that operates on Linux (and other Unix-like systems) by placing the wireless adapter into monitor mode. It detects 802.11 networks, collects beacon frames, and can identify hidden SSIDs without actively transmitting packets, making it a staple tool for wireless auditing on Linux platforms.
Abel is the server-side component of Cain and Abel, a Windows-only password recovery and network sniffing tool, not a Linux wireless detector.
NetStumbler is a Windows-based active wireless network scanner that requires sending probe requests, and it does not run on Linux.
Nessus is a vulnerability scanner used for network and host security assessments, not a wireless network detection tool.
Concept tested: Linux-based wireless network detection with Kismet
Source: https://www.kismetwireless.net/docs/readme/intro/kismet/
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