Tag Archives: SSIDs
Kali Linux Ethical Hacking: Revealing Hidden SSIDs
In the realm of wireless networking, the Service Set Identifier (SSID) plays a crucial role in identifying and connecting devices to Wi-Fi networks. When it comes to ethical hacking and penetration testing, understanding how SSIDs work and what hidden SSIDs mean is fundamental for effective wireless security assessment. This article aims to lay the groundwork… Read More »
Behind the Signal: Finding Hidden SSIDs with Kali Linux (Pt. 2)
In the realm of wireless networks, visibility is a crucial factor. Devices broadcast their identities to facilitate connections, yet some networks choose to operate in stealth mode. These are known as hidden networks, and they deliberately suppress their SSID—short for Service Set Identifier—from public broadcast. While this might seem like a measure of security, hiding… Read More »