What is WPS?
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a security standard that allows you to connect devices to a wireless network without having to enter a long, complex password. WPS was created to make it easier to set up wireless networks for home users, but it has been criticized for being less secure than traditional methods of authentication.
Brute-Forcing WPS Pins with Reaver in Linux
Reaver is a free and open-source tool that can be used to brute-force WPS PINs. Reaver works by sending a series of deauthentication packets to the target Wi-Fi router. These deauthentication packets force the router to disconnect all connected devices. Once all devices are disconnected, Reaver then attempts to connect to the router using the WPS PIN. If the PIN is incorrect, Reaver will try the next PIN in the list. This process continues until the correct PIN is found.
The primary method employed by Reaver involves initiating a series of deauthentication packets sent to the targeted Wi-Fi router. By flooding the router with these deauthentication packets, Reaver effectively forces the router to disconnect all devices connected to it. This disruption in the connection enables Reaver to exploit the weaknesses in the WPS protocol.
Once the router has disconnected all devices, Reaver proceeds to systematically attempt to establish a connection with the router by guessing the WPS PIN. The WPS PIN is typically an eight-digit numeric code used to authenticate devices to the router without the need for a lengthy passphrase. Reaver operates by cycling through a list of possible PIN combinations, attempting each one until it either successfully connects or exhausts all the options.
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