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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
Windows 11 - Installing as a Virtual Machine
In this book I use a Windows 11 system as a target for multiple chapters. You will need to install a licensed copy of Windows in VMWare Player. If you do not have a licensed copy of Windows 11, you could download a time bombed Enterprise Trial version from Microsoft.
A trial Windows 11 Enterprise VMWare image is located at:
Just download the VMWare version, and then add it to VMWare Player. I recommend using at least 6 GB of RAM for the virtual machine. If you use too little the VM will be sluggish, but too much could affect the performance of the host. Also, set the network adapter to bridged (or whatever is best for your environment).
      If you have the processing power, setting the processors to “2” will also help
The Microsoft Defender team has been very active at watching Anti-Virus tool bypass updates and blocking...