Introduction:
In today’s Digital era, WiFi networks provide us with seamless connectivity and convenience whether browsing messages at a restaurant or streaming pictures or videos at an airport railway station or anywhere, open WiFi networks have become essential to our daily routines. However, have you ever questioned the security of these networks?
Snappy is the best tool for protecting your privacy online. It is specially designed to detect fake or rogue wifi access points that aim to steal data from an unauthorized source.
Cybercriminals may create these rogue or fake access points to steal sensitive information or monitor your online activities.
You can connect to open WiFi networks with confidence when Snappy is by your side. This innovative tool immediately notifies you if it finds rogue access points after scanning the area for suspicious WiFi networks, by remaining one step ahead of likely dangers. Snappy Smartly enables you to assume command over your internet security and safeguard your information.
In this blog, we’ll delve deeper into the functionality of Snappy and explore why it’s an essential tool for anyone who regularly connects to open WiFi networks. So let’s dive in and discover how Snappy can become your trusty companion in the battle against WiFi impostors.
What is Snappy:
A new tool was discovered by a cybersecurity expert named Tom Neaves, a security researcher at Trustwave company who is an expert in wireless & RF technology. was especially designed to detect fake or rouge open networks whose aim is to steal sensitive information or data from the users who are unaware of the fact.
Snappy is basically a watchdog who is always on the lookout for suspicious WiFi networks. It looks at the available networks and compares them to a reliable or trusted database to see if any of them are rogue or fake access points using sophisticated algorithms. You will be notified immediately if Snappy detects an unauthorized access point it also prevents us
from connecting it to fake or unauthorized networks and also safeguarding our data and privacy.
When you use Snappy, you can connect to public WiFi networks confidently knowing that this intelligent tool is protecting you from digital threats.
How Snappy Works:
Snappy starts its investigation when we’re in a place with open WiFi, like a coffee shop. It searches for all the available WiFi networks around you, just like when you see a list of networks on your phone or computer.
But Snappy doesn’t stop there. It carefully examines each network to see if it’s genuine or if it’s a fake or one set up by a hacker. It looks for signs that something might be fishy, like unusual network names or networks that suddenly appear and disappear.
If Snappy finds a suspicious network, it immediately alerts you. It says, or it flashes a message “Hey there, be careful! The WIFI network looks suspicious” With Snappy on your side, you can confidently choose the correct WiFi network, knowing that it’s keeping an eye out for any potential dangers. It’s like having a reliable friend who always has your back when it comes to staying safe online.
Advantages of Snappy:
Following are the benefits of Snappy if we installed it:
- Enhance Security: By using Snappy, it significantly reduces the risk of getting trapped in a fake network as it sends you an alert that you are entering a rogue or unsecured network.
- Privacy Protection: Snappy always be cautious while surfing the internet, it ensures that our online activities and personal information remain secure & no one can be hacked or enter your boundaries.
- Peace Of Mind: Snappy is like a watchdog or the faithful friend of your group, we can connect confidently to any open network without any worries.
- User-Friendly Interface: Snappy is a very user-friendly tool, having a simple and intuitive feature. And the benefit is that we don’t have to be an expert to use Snappy.
- Proactive Defense: Snappy takes an energetic approach by identifying and advising you of potential threats in real-time rather than waiting for an incident to occur. When connecting to a WIFI network, you can do so with confidence thanks to this.
How to install Snappy:
Following are the steps to install Snappy:
- Always make sure that Python is installed in the system as Snappy is purely based on Python script. So Python should be installed before running Snappy. Or you can install Python from an official website (https://www.python.org/).
- Once Python is installed, open a terminal or command prompt on your computer.
- Take a copy of the Snappy repository from the Trustwave page on GitHub. This can be accomplished by using the terminal to run the following command:
- git clone https://github.com/trustwave/Snappy.git
- Using the “cd” command, go to the Snappy directory. For instance, in the event that the Smart registry is in your Downloads organizer, you can utilize the accompanying order:
- cd Downloads/Snappy (Link Not Active)
- Install or execute the following command to set up the necessary Python packages:
- pip install -r requirements.txt (Link Not Active)
- When the conditions are introduced, we can run Smart by executing the accompanying order:
- python snappy.py (Link Not Active)
You can use the Snappy tool to identify rogue WiFi access points on open networks after this starts.
Note: Please keep in mind that Snappy is a tool for the command line, so using it might necessitate some technical expertise. Try to peruse the documentation and guidelines given by Trustwave on their GitHub vault for more data on the most proficient method to utilize Smart really.
Conclusion:
So, that’s Snappy for you! It’s like having your very own WiFi superhero, keeping an eye out for sneaky bad guys trying to trick you on open WiFi networks. Snappy scans the area, looking for suspicious networks that might be pretending to be real. If it finds something fishy, it warns you right away, like a friend saying, “Hey, watch out! That network might not be safe!”
With Snappy by your side, you can feel confident when connecting to open WiFi. It’s like having a superpower that protects your personal information and keeps you safe from cybercriminals. Snappy is easy to use and always stays up to date to tackle new threats.
So, the next time you’re in a coffee shop or anywhere with open WiFi, remember to rely on Snappy. It’s like having a trustworthy friend watching over you, making sure your online adventures are secure. Stay safe and enjoy the freedom of WiFi with Snappy!
References:
https://gbhackers.com/snappy-detect-fake-wifi/
https://gridinsoft.com/blogs/snappy-wifi-tool/
Author: Priya Bala, Assistant Trainer
