I have .Kismet files in my root directory. Where could they come from and are they dangerous?

I use Parrot OS security.
When i was listing the contents in my root dir i noticed some weird file names that end with .Kismet.
I know that kismet is a network intrusion detection software which is also used for wifi sniffing etc… But i … Continue reading I have .Kismet files in my root directory. Where could they come from and are they dangerous?

Using an active or passive scan, can I detect all devices connected to or transmitting via a Wifi network?

I know that it’s possible to do a passive scan on all channels to see if an access point sends a beacon. However, is it also possible to listen to general Wifi traffic on that channel and assemble a list of all active devices – both “clien… Continue reading Using an active or passive scan, can I detect all devices connected to or transmitting via a Wifi network?