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
Reaver is an open-source tool focused on retrieving WPA/WPA2 passphrases through brute force attacks, mainly appealing to technical users. In contrast, Winhotspot is designed for ease of use on Windows systems, allowing users to create hotspots without requiring technical expertise.