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SYWorks Programming edited this page Jul 3, 2014 · 8 revisions

Requirements

Before installing the script, please make sure you have the following done.

  1. root access (admin)

  2. wireless interface which is capable of monitoring

  3. Python 2.7 < installed

  4. Aircrack-NG suite installed

  5. TShark installed

Note : All applications 3-5 are already pre-installed in Backtrack and Kali Linux.


Download/Installation

  • Save the file 'wids.py' to your Linux Desktop or any directory you like. For my case, i saved it on my desktop and enter the following in the terminal console.
    • cd Desktop/
    • chmod +x wids.py or sudo chmod +x wids.py (if you not running as root)
    • ./wids.py

Installation

Once installed, you may wish to delete the file where you have initially saved as the following had be created:

  • Directory - ~/SYWorks/
  • Directory - ~/SYWorks/WIDS/
  • Directory - ~/SYWorks/WIDS/tmp
  • File - ~/SYWorks/WIDS/wids.py
  • File - ~/usr/sbin/wids.py

Installation2

You can also download the MAC OUI Database at here if you want WIDS to detect the manufacturer of the wireless devices


Running The Script

  • You can run the script at any directory by entering 'wids.py' (After installation).
  • Once the script is running, it will detect the wireless interface that you have and if you have more than one interface, it will prompt you for response.
  • If there is no suspicious activity found, it will display 'Did not detect any suspicious activity..'

Note : If you want to exit the script, simply hit on 'Ctrl+C' to exit the application.

No suspicious activity

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