This Windows application displays all of the passwords for the Wi-Fi networks you've connected to
If you regularly use a laptop to access the internet, you've most likely connected to a number of Wi-Fi networks over time. Not all of them provide the same level of security, and this includes your home network. We are going to talk about Recall WiFi, a very simple Windows application that can display all the wireless networks you've connected to, show the password, and analyze their security levels.
The goal is to show you Wi-Fi networks that could be insecure. If you own one of these networks, such as at home or at work, you should take action and make changes. Furthermore, when connecting to public networks, take extra precautions because they may be insecure and allow attackers to steal your browsing data.
The app is available for Windows and is completely free. You can easily download and run the Recall WiFi file. There is no requirement for installation. Simply follow the steps outlined below to analyze the wireless networks to which this device has connected.
Once downloaded and launched, a screen like the one shown below will automatically appear. It will display all the networks that this device has connected to. This does not mean they will all be within range, as they could be wireless networks from other locations.
The interface is very simple, but you see key factors, such as the type of encryption, whether the network has a password or not, the name, and various symbols that indicate whether there are any warnings we should be aware of or not.
To view the password for any of these networks, select it and click Recover. A small window will automatically open displaying the network name and password. Keep in mind that this is the password you used when connecting to this network, so it may have changed since then.
However, you also have the option to perform an additional password security analysis for each network. In this case, you need to re-select it, then right-click and select Detailed Security Analysis. A new window will open again, as you can see in the screenshot below.
In this case, this Wi-Fi password receives a score of 70 out of 100. While reasonably secure, you can see it raises a red flag. On the left, the red text shows recommendations for enhancing security. <en-us-grammar>On the right, in green, are the password's strengths.</en-us-grammar>
To strengthen your password, we recommend making it slightly longer (at least 12 characters) and including both uppercase and lowercase letters. Doing so will make your password much harder for anyone to guess and gain access to your wireless network.
- Link: Recall WiFi