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ESP32 WiFi Penetration Tool

Firmware and tooling that turns an ESP32 into a portable WiFi penetration / security assessment device.

Source

Overview

The project bundles WiFi attack and reconnaissance features for the ESP32 platform — useful for learning 802.11 security, lab testing, and authorized assessments only.

Typical capabilities

  • Monitor and sniff WiFi traffic (where hardware/firmware allows)
  • Deauthentication and related 802.11 frame injection patterns
  • Handshake capture for offline cracking workflows
  • Web or serial UI for controlling attacks from a phone or laptop

Hardware

  • ESP32 dev board (common: ESP32-WROOM modules)
  • Stable power supply; external antenna recommended for range

Build & flash

Follow the repository README: clone, configure with idf.py or the documented build path, flash with esptool.

Legal: Use only on networks you own or have written permission to test. Unauthorized access is illegal in most jurisdictions.

Curated technical notes — open source on GitHub