From: pinowudi (pinowudi@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Jan 01 2008 - 19:51:58 EST
Limit the target set. Limit the dictionary to the 200 most common
passwords. Run tables for all 1-8 character alpha-only SSID
combinations and include the factory default ssids. Might take a little
time to generate. See how successful it is and let us know.
If you have time, add numerals to the ssid set...
Joshua Wright wrote:
>> I'd like to know of any existing tools designed to test the WPA-PSK
>> security mode. I know it's more secure than wep with TKIP and so on but
>> I wonder if there are any tools that are able to crack the WPA key
>> within a reasonable time limit - 2-3 hours? Any ideas and suggestions on
>> WPA security will be appreciated.
>
> I think it is unlikely that dictionary attacks will be effective against
> WPA/WPA2-PSK networks, as long as the passphrase is reasonable and not a
> dictionary word. That said, WPA/WPA2-PSK is not a suitable
> authentication mechanism for enterprise networks. Since the PSK is
> shared among all stations on the wireless network, every user with a
> workstation that has the PSK could conceivably know the PSK and share it
> with anyone else. Further, a stolen device could disclose the PSK for
> the network, compromising all later data exchanges.
>
> -Josh
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