Introduction
Password cracking is the process of recovering passwords from encrypted data. Kali Linux provides a range of tools for password cracking. In this guide, we will discuss some of the most commonly used password cracking tools in Kali Linux.
Tools
- John the Ripper
- John the Ripper is a fast and flexible password cracking tool.
- To use John the Ripper, open the terminal and type “john [file]”.
- John the Ripper will attempt to crack the passwords in the specified file using various techniques, such as dictionary attacks, brute force attacks, and hybrid attacks.
- Hashcat
- Hashcat is a powerful password cracking tool that can crack a wide range of password hashes.
- To use Hashcat, open the terminal and type “hashcat -m [hash type] [hash file] [wordlist]”.
- Hashcat will attempt to crack the passwords in the specified hash file using the wordlist and techniques specified.
- Hydra
- Hydra is a tool for brute-forcing passwords over various protocols, including HTTP, FTP, and Telnet.
- To use Hydra, open the terminal and type “hydra -l [username] -P [password file] [target] [protocol]”.
- Hydra will attempt to brute-force the password using the specified username, password file, target, and protocol.
Conclusion
In this guide, we’ve discussed some of the most commonly used password cracking tools in Kali Linux. These tools can be used to recover passwords from encrypted data, and can be used for various purposes, including penetration testing, password recovery, and forensic investigations. It’s important to use these tools ethically and legally, and only with the permission of the owner of the system being tested.
