Hackers Exploit GitHub to Steal Windows Wi-Fi Passwords – Stay Alert!

A dangerous Wi-Fi password-stealing tool has been found on GitHub. This Python-based script can extract saved Wi-Fi credentials from Windows devices, making it a serious security risk. While labeled as an "educational tool," it can easily be misused by hackers to gain unauthorized network access.

  • GitHub Repository Exposed: A repository named Windows-WiFi-Password-Stealer contains a Python script that steals Wi-Fi passwords.
  • How It Works: The tool runs legitimate Windows commands like netsh wlan show profile to list saved Wi-Fi networks and extracts passwords from configuration files.

  • Evades Detection: The script deletes traces after extracting passwords, making it harder to detect.
  • Easy to Use & Deploy: Written in Python, the tool requires minimal dependencies and can be turned into an executable file using PyInstaller, making it accessible even to non-technical users.
  • Security Risks: Cybercriminals can use this tool to steal Wi-Fi passwords, gain access to networks, and move laterally within an organization to launch further attacks.
  • Protect Your Network: Organizations must enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Wi-Fi access and regularly change passwords to reduce risks.

This Wi-Fi password stealer highlights a major security weakness in how Windows stores and manages credentials. Although not inherently malicious, it can be easily misused by hackers to steal passwords and compromise networks.

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