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pyrit:tldr:36a42

pyrit: Read and [i]mport passwords to the current database.
$ pyrit -i ${filename} ${select}
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This command is used in the Pyrit tool for running WiFi WPA/WPA2-PSK handshake analysis attacks. Here is the explanation for each part of the command:

  • pyrit: This is the command to invoke the Pyrit tool.

  • -i: This option is used to specify an input file or source. ${filename} should be replaced with the path and name of the file you want to use as an input, typically a file containing captured WiFi handshakes.

  • ${select}: This is a placeholder that should be replaced with an option value to indicate what action or analysis to perform on the input data. The actual valid values would depend on the available options in Pyrit. You need to replace it with a specific value based on the desired functionality.

Overall, the command is used to run Pyrit and input a specific file for analysis, and perform some specific action indicated by ${select}.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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