wifite

Start wifite in interactive mode

$ sudo wifite

$ sudo wifite --wpa

$ sudo wifite --wps

$ sudo wifite -i [wlan0]

$ sudo wifite --power [50]

$ sudo wifite --essid "[NetworkName]"

$ sudo wifite --dict [/path/to/wordlist.txt]

$ sudo wifite --5ghz

wifite [options]

wifite is an automated wireless network auditing tool that simplifies Wi-Fi security testing. It automates scanning for networks, capturing handshakes, and attempting to crack passwords using various attack methods.
The tool supports multiple attack vectors: WPA handshake capture with dictionary attacks, WPS PIN brute-forcing, Pixie Dust attacks against vulnerable WPS implementations, and legacy WEP attacks. It integrates with tools like Aircrack-ng, Reaver, Bully, and Hashcat.
Wifite handles putting the wireless adapter into monitor mode, scanning for targets, and sequentially attempting attacks. Results are displayed in an interactive interface that shows network details and attack progress.

-i INTERFACE

Wireless interface to use

Channel(s) to scan (e.g., 1,3-6)

Include 5GHz channels

Minimum signal strength (dBm)

Target specific network by name

Target specific network by MAC address

Target only WPA-encrypted networks

Target only WPS-enabled networks

Target only WEP-encrypted networks

Wordlist for password cracking

Use PMKID capture attack

Capture new handshake, ignore existing

Use Pixie Dust attack on WPS

Use Bully for WPS attacks

Use Reaver for WPS attacks

Only show networks with clients

Passive mode; no deauthentication

Return interface to managed mode on exit

Enable infinite attack mode

Show more output and commands

Show help

Requires a wireless adapter supporting monitor mode and packet injection. Root privileges are required. Only test networks you own or have explicit permission to audit—unauthorized access is illegal. Some attacks (deauthentication) disrupt legitimate network users. Success depends on network configuration and password complexity.

Wifite was originally created by derv82 to automate common Wi-Fi auditing tasks that previously required manual use of multiple tools. Wifite2, a complete rewrite, added Python 3 support, improved attack methods, and better handling of modern wireless security. The tool became popular in the security community for penetration testing and is included by default in Kali Linux.

aircrack-ng(1), reaver(1), bully(1), kismet(1)