Note: As of this writing, version 0.8.3.1 is the last stable build with Windows 10 compatibility.
WSL does not have direct access to your physical Wi-Fi card (without WSL2 and USB passthrough, which is complex). However, WSL1 can use Windows' network through the Windows adapter. For wired Ethernet sniffing on Windows 10, this works perfectly.
β οΈ Security tools like Ettercap are often flagged as "Potentially Unwanted Programs" (PUPs) or malware by Windows Defender and other antivirus software because they are designed to intercept network traffic. Ettercap | Bugcrowd
You have been warned. Ethical hacking requires ethics.
Yes. The official repository is hosted on (Ettercap-project). While the primary focus is Linux, the maintainers offer Windows binaries generated via MSYS2.
If the native GUI crashes or you want the latest features (0.8.4+), use WSL. This is the preferred method for professional pentesters.