MDK4

Wi-Fi stress/DoS and attack tool.

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pkg: mdk4

MDK4 floods, deauths and beacon-spams 802.11 networks for resilience testing and disruption.

Syntax

mdk4 {iface} {mode}

Example

mdk4 wlan0mon d -b blacklist.txt

Deauth-floods the APs listed in the blacklist.

Advantages
  • Many attack modes
  • Effective Wi-Fi stress testing
Disadvantages
  • Disruptive/DoS — strict authz
  • Detectable
Tags
#wifi#dos

Official docs: MDK4

Related commands

Frequently asked questions

What is MDK4 used for?
MDK4 floods, deauths and beacon-spams 802.11 networks for resilience testing and disruption.
What is an example MDK4 command?
A common example is: mdk4 wlan0mon d -b blacklist.txt — Deauth-floods the APs listed in the blacklist.
Is MDK4 part of Kali Linux?
Yes. MDK4 ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install mdk4.
What category of security tool is MDK4?
MDK4 is a Wireless Attacks tool with a high-risk profile when run against a live target.

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