hashcat

Hashcat is a widely used password recovery tool with both legitimate and malicious applications.

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What is hashcat?

• Open-source password recovery tool supporting many hashing algorithms.

• Used for legitimate purposes like:

  • Password cracking during penetration testing to assess password strength.

  • Recovering lost passwords for authorized access.

  • Researching password hashing techniques and vulnerabilities.

• Can also be misused for malicious purposes like:

  • Cracking stolen password hashes to gain unauthorized access.

  • Brute-forcing passwords for malicious activities.

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Hashcat Overview

• Hashcat is an open-source password recovery tool.

• Supports a wide range of hashing algorithms.

Legitimate Uses

• Penetration testing for password strength.

• Recovering lost, authorized passwords.

• Researching hashing weaknesses.

Potential Misuse

• Unauthorized cracking of stolen password hashes.

• Brute-forcing for malicious intent.