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Password Cracking with Kali Linux

By : Daniel W. Dieterle
Book Image

Password Cracking with Kali Linux

By: Daniel W. Dieterle

Overview of this book

Unlock the secrets of Windows password security with "Password Cracking with Kali Linux," your essential guide to navigating password-cracking techniques. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to Windows security fundamentals, arming you with the knowledge and tools for effective ethical hacking. The course begins with a foundational understanding of password security, covering prerequisites, lab setup, and an overview of the journey ahead. You'll explore Kerberoasting, tools like Rubeus, Mimikatz, and various attack methods, providing a solid base for understanding password vulnerabilities. The course focuses on practical applications of password cracking, including wordlist generation using tools like Crunch and Hashcat, and exploring various attack strategies. You'll delve into John the Ripper and Hashcat functionalities, learning to identify hash types and crack complex passwords efficiently. The course wraps up with advanced techniques in Linux password cracking and defense strategies. You'll gain insights into creating leaderboards, achievements, and monetizing games, equipping you with skills to not just crack passwords but also secure systems effectively.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
Free Chapter
1
Password Cracking with Kali Linux
2
Dedication
3
About the Author
4
Thank You
5
Contents
John the Ripper Overview
John the Ripper is an open-source password cracking software that is widely used for penetration testing, ethical hacking, and forensic analysis. Developed by Solar Designer, the tool has become a staple in the cybersecurity community due to its effectiveness and flexibility.
Password Hash Cracking
John the Ripper excels in cracking password hashes of all types. It supports hundreds of hashes and ciphers, including DES, MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, Bitlocker, Archives (ZIP, RAR) and more. This versatility makes it suitable for handling a wide range of both Offensive Security and Forensics uses.
Wordlist and Hybrid Attacks
John supports dictionary attacks using wordlists, allowing users to leverage commonly used passwords or create custom lists based on specific criteria. Additionally, it can perform hybrid attacks, combining wordlists with brute-force methods to increase the chances of success.
Multi-platform Support
John the Ripper is platform-independent, running on...