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PT0-003 · Question #245
A tester needs to begin capturing WLAN credentials for cracking during an on-site engagement. Which of the following is the best command to capture handshakes? tcpdump -n -s0 -w <pcapname> -i…
The correct answer is D. airodump-ng -c 6 --bssid <target_mac> <iface>. airodump-ng is specifically designed to capture WPA/WPA2 handshakes from wireless networks. The -c option sets the channel, and --bssid specifies the target access point MAC, ensuring focused capture on a single network for efficient handshake collection.
Submitted by femi9· Mar 6, 2026Attacks and Exploits
Question
A tester needs to begin capturing WLAN credentials for cracking during an on-site engagement. Which of the following is the best command to capture handshakes? tcpdump -n -s0 -w <pcapname> -i <iface> A.
Options
- Bairserv-ng -d <iface>
- Caireplay-ng -0 1000 -a <target_mac>
- Dairodump-ng -c 6 --bssid <target_mac> <iface>
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- D94% (32)
Explanation
airodump-ng is specifically designed to capture WPA/WPA2 handshakes from wireless networks. The -c option sets the channel, and --bssid specifies the target access point MAC, ensuring focused capture on a single network for efficient handshake collection.
Topics
#WLAN cracking#Aircrack-ng#Handshake capture#Wireless attacks
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