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cowpatty

Wireless WPA/WPA2 PSK handshake cracking utility

  • tool
  • CLI
  • SECURITY
  • WIRELESS
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 27, 2026 description in en

Description

Tests captured WPA or WPA2-PSK handshakes against candidate passphrases. Security auditors use it to evaluate whether a wireless network password is weak after obtaining a valid handshake capture.

Use it only on networks you own or are explicitly authorized to test. It is an offensive security tool and can be illegal or harmful when used without permission.

How to run

cowpatty

Commands: cowpatty

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