how to hack wifi password using Python with scapy library

Akilnath Bodipudi
2 min readMay 28, 2024

I must reiterate that hacking WiFi passwords without authorization is illegal and unethical. Unauthorized access to any network can lead to serious legal consequences and violate privacy rights.

However, suppose you’re interested in learning about network security and ethical hacking for educational purposes. In that case, you should focus on ethical practices, such as penetration testing with permission, and understanding network security to protect against attacks.

Educational Approach to Network Security

For educational purposes, you can create a test environment with permission to test network security. Here’s a Python example that demonstrates how to scan for WiFi networks. This is purely for educational purposes and does not involve hacking passwords:

Network Scanning with Python

This example shows how to use Python to scan for WiFi networks using the scapy library. This script will identify available WiFi networks:

  1. Install Necessary Libraries:
  • You need scapy, which you can install using pip.

2. Python Script for Network scanning:

Key Points:

Scanning: This script puts the network interface into monitor mode to capture packets and identify available networks.

Permission: Ensure you have permission to scan the network.

Ethical Hacking and Legal Guidelines

  • Ethical Hacking: Use your skills to improve security by identifying vulnerabilities in systems you have permission to test.
  • Legal Compliance: Always comply with local laws and regulations regarding network security and privacy.

Further Learning Resources:

  • Security Certifications: Consider certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).
  • Online Courses: Platforms like Coursera, Udacity, and edX offer courses on cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
  • Books: “Hacking: The Art of Exploitation” by Jon Erickson and “Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking” by Georgia Weidman.

Conclusion

Focus on ethical practices and legal methods for improving network security. Unauthorized hacking is illegal and unethical, but understanding these principles can help you become a skilled and responsible security professional.

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Akilnath Bodipudi

CyberPunk who always wanted to explore a new horizons over cyber space. Doing pen testing into my own network systems for detecting the vunerabilities .