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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
Install VMware Player & Kali Linux
First, we will install VMWare player and Kali Linux. Installing Kali on VMware is pretty simple as Kali.org provides a VMware image that you can download, so we will not spend a lot of time on this. Check the VMWare Player website for the latest install instructions.
1.                   Download and install VMware Player for your OS version
VMWare player versions and even the download location seem to change frequently. At the time of this writing the current version of VMWare Player is “VMWare Workstation 17 Player” which can be run as either the free player for non-commercial usage or via license.
2.                   Choose where you want it to install it, the default is normally fine.
3.                   Follow...