Setting Up Pi Zero for Pi-Fi Hacking

The Raspberry Pi Zero is a low-cost, compact single-board computer that runs Linux. It’s perfect for lightweight activities like scanning networks or capturing WPA handshakes. The first part of the series focuses on setting up and configuring the Pi as well as accessing it remotely.

In the last blog, we got an overview of Wi-Fi security protocols. To summarize:

With the Wi-Fi security fundamentals covered, we are ready to get our hands dirty…

Carrying a laptop with a wireless adapter to capture a WPA handshake isn’t ideal, especially in crowded places where you might get noticed.

That’s exactly where the Raspberry Pi Zero comes in: a lightweight, headless setup you can tuck into your backpack and access remotely from your phone, all while staying stealthy.

The first part of the series focuses on setting up and configuring the Pi as well ...