reaver vs Cain & Abel : Which is Better?
reaver
Reaver implements a brute force attack against Wifi Protected Setup (WPS) registrar PINs in order to recover WPA/WPA2 passphrases. Developed by Tactical Network Solutions
License: Open Source
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reaver VS Cain & Abel
Reaver is primarily focused on cracking WPS PINs for wireless routers, making it suitable for network security testing, whereas Cain & Abel is a versatile password recovery tool that supports various protocols and applications, making it more comprehensive but potentially overwhelming for new users.
reaver
Pros:
- Open-source and free
- Specializes in WPS PIN cracking
- Easy to use for beginners
- Supports multiple wireless chipsets
- Can run on various Linux distributions
Cons:
- Limited to WPS-enabled routers
- Less effective against strong security protocols
- May take a long time to crack some PINs
Cain & Abel
Pros:
- Comprehensive password recovery tool
- Supports a wide range of protocols
- Can recover passwords from various applications
- User-friendly interface
- Includes network sniffing capabilities
Cons:
- Not free (commercial version available)
- Can be complex for beginners
- Limited support for some modern encryption methods
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