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...