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Password Cracking with Kali Linux

By : Daniel W. Dieterle
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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
Chapter 3
Wordlists
You see those, “Top Passwords for Year 20XX” lists every year, and honestly, in my opinion they are just not really true anymore. Basic password requirements for servers mostly prevent the use of many of the passwords listed. In actively cracking public dump lists, the top passwords I have seen for the last several years are a combination of a person’s name (or names), numbers and possibly a symbol. People are creatures of habit, and patterns, and this is especially true when they create passwords. Names, important dates or numbers are easy to remember, so, these are usually what are used when creating a password. Many passwords also start with a capital letter and end with a symbol. It is hard to overcome years of proper language classes. 
I personally use Kali Linux for processing my wordlists, but I do most of my password cracking on a Windows 11 box. The most efficient cracking is done on a system with a very strong and fast GPU. In my...