Kismet
Passive wireless detector & sniffer.
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pkg: kismet
Kismet passively detects and logs wireless networks and devices (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more) with a rich web UI.
Syntax
kismet -c {iface}
Example
sudo kismet -c wlan0
Starts passive capture on wlan0; browse the web UI to explore detected devices.
Advantages
- Fully passive (stealthy)
- Multi-protocol detection
- Powerful logging/visualisation
Disadvantages
- Detection only — no attacks
- Setup/learning overhead
- Needs capable hardware
Tags
#wifi#passive#sniffing
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kismet used for?
Kismet passively detects and logs wireless networks and devices (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more) with a rich web UI.
What is an example Kismet command?
A common example is: sudo kismet -c wlan0 — Starts passive capture on wlan0; browse the web UI to explore detected devices.
Is Kismet part of Kali Linux?
Yes. Kismet ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install kismet.
What category of security tool is Kismet?
Kismet is a Wireless Attacks tool with a low-risk profile when run against a live target.
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