312-50V11 · 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 a passive wireless network detector and packet sniffer that runs natively on Linux, making it the standard tool for wireless reconnaissance on that platform.
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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
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(65 responses)- A94% (61)
- B3% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
Kismet is a passive wireless network detector and packet sniffer that runs natively on Linux, making it the standard tool for wireless reconnaissance on that platform.
Kismet is an open-source wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system designed primarily for Linux. It operates passively by capturing raw 802.11 frames without transmitting, allowing stealthy detection of nearby networks. It is widely recognized in security certifications as the go-to Linux wireless auditing tool.
Abel is the password cracking component of the Cain & Abel tool, which is a Windows-based credential recovery utility and not a wireless network detector.
NetStumbler is a wireless network detector that runs only on Windows operating systems, not Linux.
Nessus is a vulnerability scanner used for host and network vulnerability assessments, not a wireless network detection tool.
Concept tested: Linux wireless network detection tools
Source: https://www.kismetwireless.net/docs/readme/intro/kismet/
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