Furthermore, the application also creates phishing attacks. Hackers can use such attacks to collect credentials of Wi-Fi networks and third-party websites. WIFIphisher has a modular design that enables pro hackers to write customized codes and expand the capabilities of the tool.According to Ascendant Technologies one option to protect yourself from wifi crackers is to enable security features on your network, such as WPA2 encryption, which makes it more difficult for attackers to gain access.