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Wifite Cheat Sheet

wifite is an automated wireless attack tool that orchestrates multiple Wi‑Fi attacks against WEP, WPA/WPA2, and WPS networks with minimal user interaction.

Start Wifite

wifite

Run with sudo: 

sudo wifite

Interface & Monitor Mode

Wifite automatically: - Detects wireless interfaces - Enables monitor mode - Restores interface after exit

Manual interface: 

wifite -i wlan0

WPA/WPA2 Attacks

wifite --wpa

Techniques used: - Handshake capture - PMKID attack - Dictionary attack

WPS Attacks

wifite --wps

Uses: - Reaver - Pixie Dust (if supported)

WEP Attacks

wifite --wep

Automated IV collection and cracking.

Specify Wordlist

wifite --dict rockyou.txt

Target Selection

wifite --clients-only
wifite --all

Channel Control

wifite --channel 6

Disable WPS Attacks

wifite --no-wps

Anonymous Mode

wifite --mac-change

Automatically randomizes MAC address.

Save Results

Captured data saved in: 

~/hs/

Typical Workflow

airmon-ng check kill
wifite
Select target
Capture handshake
Crack password

Common Issues

No handshake captured
  • Client not active
  • AP protected against deauth
WPS locked
  • Router lockout enabled
  • aircrack-ng
  • reaver
  • wash
  • kismet

Use Cases

  • Wireless security auditing
  • WPA/WPS testing
  • Red team wireless assessments

Danger

Use Wifite only on networks you own or have explicit permission to test.