| Repo | Language | Root needed? | State | |------|----------|--------------|-------| | bponury/wifikill (original) | Java | Yes | Archived, last commit 2014 | | karthik558/wifi-kill | Python + Termux | Yes (partial) | 2021 active forks | | ZerBea/hcxdumptool | C | Yes | Not exactly WiFi Kill but used for deauth attacks | | m4n3dw0lf/WiFi-Killer | Shell + Aircrack | Yes | Script-based |
Originally developed by security researcher around 2013-2014, WiFi Kill was an Android application designed to demonstrate a serious flaw in router security: the lack of client isolation. wifi kill github 2021
If you manage a WiFi network (school, office, or home), the popularity of WiFi Kill in 2021 taught us three hard lessons: | Repo | Language | Root needed
"Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Test on your own network." Test on your own network
: Projects like the ESP8266 Deauther remained popular in 2021. These use cheap microcontrollers to scan for and disconnect devices without needing a full computer or rooted phone.