Vulnerability of Wireless Networks Through WifiSlax

With the rapid growth of wireless communication technologies, ensuring the security of wireless networks has become a critical concern. WifiSlax, a Linux distribution specifically designed for wireless security testing, offers a comprehensive set of features to identify and exploit potential vulnerabilities. Through a practical case study, this research performs penetration tests on a wireless network using WifiSlax. Several common techniques and attacks are discussed, including packet capture, password cracking, spoofing, and exploitation of known vulnerabilities. An extensive review of the scientific and technical literature in the field of wireless network security was carried out. Scientific articles, specialized books and other relevant resources have been consulted to support the analysis and findings presented in this study. By examining the vulnerability of wireless networks used byWifiSlax, this research aims to contribute to the understanding of wireless security risks and provide information to improve the overall security posture of such networks.