Kali Linux 2 – Assuring Security by Penetration Testing - Third Edition

Wireless attacks

One of the distinct advantages to using the Nethunter platform is its size and the ability to be discrete. This is a useful advantage if you are tasked with testing the wireless security of a site while trying to maintain a level of covertness. Sitting in the lobby of a target location with your laptop open and external antenna attached may attract some unwanted attention. Rather, deploying Nethunter on a Nexus 5 phone and having a discrete external antenna hidden behind a newspaper or day planner is a better way to keep a low profile. Another key advantage of the Nethunter platform in conducting wireless penetration testing is the ability to cover a wider area, such as a campus environment, without having to cart around a large ...