cracking-passwords

Identify hash types and crack password hashes by providing the hash input to receive mode selection guidance and execute dictionary attacks, rule-based mutations, or brute force strategies with hashcat or John the Ripper for efficient password recovery.

Pass-the-hash and credential spraying attacks against NTLM and Kerberos apply automated authentication attempts using captured hashes, enabling lateral movement during authorized red team exercises and vulnerability assessments without plaintext passwords.

Cracking Linux bcrypt hashes and other common credential formats is fully supported, applying optimized dictionary attacks and brute force strategies to recover plaintext passwords from Linux shadow files and web application databases.

Rule-based mutations and dictionary attacks are core supported features, applying customized wordlists and mangling rules to generate complex password variations that significantly increase hash cracking success rates against targeted systems.

Hashcat leverages GPU acceleration for high-speed brute force attacks, while John the Ripper excels at CPU-based cracking with extensive format support, guiding selection based on available hardware and target hash algorithms.

Ethical authorization requires explicit permission before conducting credential attacks, limiting hash cracking and password spraying activities strictly to approved red team exercises, vulnerability assessments, and security research contexts to ensure legal compliance.