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Wardriving databases aggregate the SSIDs, BSSIDs, and GPS coordinates of wireless networks collected by contributors worldwide. These datasets can place a device or person at a specific location when cross-referenced with other OSINT sources.

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Tools

ToolFunctionURL / Installation
WiGLEGlobal WiFi databasehttps://wigle.net
WiGLE WiFi Wardriving (Android)Mapping appGoogle Play
KismetWiFi/Bluetooth detectorhttps://www.kismetwireless.net
Aircrack-ngWiFi audit suitehttps://www.aircrack-ng.org

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OSINT use case

1

Search for the unique SSID in WiGLE

Query the target network’s SSID or BSSID in the WiGLE database to retrieve all recorded observations with GPS coordinates.
2

Find approximate router location

Use the map view to identify the approximate physical location of the access point based on crowdsourced wardriving data.
3

Correlate with other geolocation data

Cross-reference the WiFi location against other OSINT data points such as social media check-ins, image EXIF coordinates, or cell tower records.
4

Identify movements and locations of target

If the target device has connected to multiple known networks, reconstruct a pattern of movement by mapping each network’s physical location over time.

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