Hashcat Cracking Guide
wps handshake hash break using hascat in windows
Breaking a WPS handshake hash using Hashcat in Windows involves several steps. Here's a detailed
guide:
1. Install Hashcat on Windows
1. Download Hashcat from its official site:
👉 https://hashcat.net/hashcat/
2. Extract the files to a convenient location (e.g., `C:\hashcat\`).
2. Capture the WPS Handshake
To crack a WPA/WPA2 handshake, you first need to capture the handshake file (`.cap` format). You
can use tools like:
Aircrack-ng (Linux) – Best for capturing handshakes.
Wireshark (Windows) – Can be used to capture network traffic and extract the handshake.
Bettercap / TShark – Alternative options.
If you're on Windows, you may need an external adapter that supports monitor mode (e.g., Alfa
AWUS036NHA).
3. Convert .cap to .hccapx Format
Hashcat requires the handshake file in `.hccapx` format. Use:
1. Online converter:
👉 https://hashcat.net/cap2hccapx/
2. Command-line (Linux):
go
aircrack-ng handshake.cap -J outputfile
This will generate `outputfile.hccapx`.
4. Run Hashcat to Crack the Hash
Determine the Hash Mode
WPA/WPA2 handshake mode in Hashcat is `2500` (older) or `22000` (newer).
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Basic Attack Example
cmd
hashcat -m 22000 -a 3 handshake.hccapx ?d?d?d?d?d?d?d?d --force
`-m 22000` → WPA/WPA2 hash mode
`-a 3` → Brute-force attack
`?d?d?d?d?d?d?d?d` → Tries all 8-digit numeric passwords (use `?a?a?a?a?a?a?a?a` for all
characters)
`--force` → Forces Hashcat to run even if some warnings appear
Dictionary Attack (Faster)
If you have a wordlist (e.g., `rockyou.txt`):
cmd
hashcat -m 22000 -a 0 handshake.hccapx rockyou.txt --force
`-a 0`→ Dictionary attack
Replace `rockyou.txt` with your actual wordlist path.
5. Monitor the Progress
Hashcat will show:
Speed: How many hashes per second are tested.
Progress: How far along the attack is.
Recovered: Whether the password has been cracked.
6. Save and View Results
To save cracked passwords:
cmd
hashcat -m 22000 -a 0 handshake.hccapx rockyou.txt --force --outfile=cracked.txt
After completion, check `cracked.txt` for results.
Troubleshooting
1. CUDA/OpenCL Errors? → Update your GPU drivers.
2. Low Speed? → Try running on a Linux system for better performance.
3. Incorrect Hash Format? → Ensure you are using `.hccapx` format.
Alternative: Use Windows GUI
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You can also try "HashcatGUI" for a simpler interface:
👉 https://hashkiller.co.uk/hashcat-gui
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