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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
Not sure what Kind of Hash you have?
There are several different types of hashes that you will run into when you start cracking passwords. We covered Kerberos tickets in depth in the first chapter. But some of the most confusing ones are the different Windows hashes. Let’s try to explain these really quick.
      LM Hash – Outdated password hash that goes back to the old Lan Manager days. LM hashes are no longer stored by default, but you might still find them creeping about.
      NTLM Hash – Comprised of the LM hash and NT Hash (NTHash), separated by a colon. This is what you will find when you dump passwords from a Windows SAM Database or a Domain Controller’s database. NTLM Hashes can be passed in “Pass the Hash” type attacks.
      NTLMv1 or NTLMv2 – These are challenge response hashes, NTLMv2 is more secure. You will capture these hashes...