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Ethical Password Cracking
Ethical Password Cracking

Ethical Password Cracking: Decode passwords using John the Ripper, hashcat, and advanced methods for password breaking

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  • Gain guidance for setting up a diverse password-cracking environment across multiple platforms
  • Explore tools such as John the Ripper, Hashcat, and techniques like dictionary and brute force attacks for breaking passwords
  • Discover real-world examples and scenarios to navigate password security challenges effectively
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Whether you’re looking to crack passwords as part of a thorough security audit or aiming to recover vital information, this book will equip you with the skills to accomplish your goals. Written by a cybersecurity expert with over fifteen years of experience in penetration testing, Ethical Password Cracking offers a thorough understanding of password protection and the correct approach to retrieving password-protected data. As you progress through the chapters, you first familiarize yourself with how credentials are stored, delving briefly into the math behind password cracking. Then, the book will take you through various tools and techniques to help you recover desired passwords before focusing on common cracking use cases, hash recovery, and cracking. Real-life examples will prompt you to explore brute-force versus dictionary-based approaches and teach you how to apply them to various types of credential storage. By the end of this book, you'll understand how passwords are protected and how to crack the most common credential types with ease.

Who is this book for?

This book is for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, and ethical hackers looking to deepen their understanding of password security and enhance their capabilities in password cracking. You’ll need basic knowledge of file and folder management, the capability to install applications, and a fundamental understanding of both Linux and Windows to get started.

What you will learn

  • Understand the concept of password cracking
  • Discover how OSINT potentially identifies passwords from breaches
  • Address how to crack common hash types effectively
  • Identify, extract, and crack Windows and macOS password hashes
  • Get up to speed with WPA/WPA2 architecture
  • Explore popular password managers such as KeePass, LastPass, and 1Password
  • Format hashes for Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum wallets, and crack them

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Matt Johnson Aug 09, 2024
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Ethical Password Hacking is a guide about the techniques and tools used in password cracking, while stressing the importance of ethical practices.In the initial chapters, you are introduced to topics like, hashing, encryption, and various types of attacks. The book also highlights why certain passwords are more vulnerable and offers insights into password complexity.The practical section is a step-by-step instruction on cracking passwords across different platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, as well as wireless networks like WPA/WPA2. Also touches on tools like John the Ripper and hashcat.To end the book shifts to defense, offering advice on creating stronger passwords and adding security measures to help keep your password more resistant to being cracked.
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William Aug 06, 2024
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"Ethical Password Cracking" by James Leyte-Vidal is an essential read for cybersecurity professionals. This book provides a clear and practical guide to password cracking using tools like John the Ripper and hashcat. Leyte-Vidal effectively explains various cracking techniques, including dictionary-based, brute-force, hybrid, and mask attacks, along with the math and probability behind them.The setup instructions for both tools are detailed and easy to follow, making it accessible for readers with different levels of experience. The inclusion of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques for gathering information adds valuable insights.A standout feature of this book is its emphasis on ethical considerations. Leyte-Vidal consistently highlights the importance of legal compliance and obtaining proper authorization, ensuring that readers use these techniques responsibly.In summary, "Ethical Password Cracking" combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, making it a highly recommended resource for anyone looking to enhance their skills in ethical password cracking.
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Anslem John Aug 19, 2024
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A book that is close to my heart. Password cracking is an art that has been around since the dawn of the computer age. The author of this book did a great job into providing a comprehensive repository of knowledge on the tools and techniques used. Mr. Leyte-Vidal explained the concepts in this book so that those new to the art can quickly grasp, understand and execute the mentioned techniques.Additionally, the book guides you on how to create your own password cracking environment. How cool is that? What is also great about this book is that it covers password cracking across common applications and tools used by ICT professionals such as WordPress, Drupal, Webmin and of course, the common operating systems such as windows and IOS. It guides you on cracking wifi passwords. Another huge bonus in this book is that it provides the tools and techniques for retrieving passwords from Cryptocurrency wallets.I believe this book must have for any Cybersecurity practitioner weather you have started you career or seasoned. This book is a must have, I highly recommend it.
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James Rabe Oct 25, 2024
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A crucial resource for ethical hacking enthusiasts and cybersecurity professionals dedicated to strengthening password security. This guide unravels the technicalities of password-cracking methods and tools, making it a solid read for those interested in ethical hacking, as well as for developers and IT personnel responsible for building robust access control systems. Breaking the identity is a critical pivot point for further attacks or elevation of privilege.The book explains fundamental concepts, from password storage techniques to hashing and encryption, and goes on to introduce essential tools like John the Ripper and Hashcat. The book's structured approach to cracking techniques—covering dictionary, brute-force, and hybrid attacks—enables readers to grasp these strategies not only as cracking methods but as means to better understand how weak passwords and inadequate protections can be exploited.The book stands out for its strong emphasis on ethics, legal guidelines, and practical applications. By discussing Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) for obtaining password candidates and highlighting ethical boundaries, it ensures readers appreciate the responsibility that comes with this knowledge. This ethical dimension is essential for professionals testing password strength or auditing organizational security who need to approach password-cracking tactics with integrity.Equally, it provides developers and system architects with a unique perspective on potential vulnerabilities in access control mechanisms. By learning how passwords are cracked, they gain insights into how best to design secure, resilient systems, implementing practices that render passwords more resistant to attacks.tl:dr - A really good resource to take you from novice to moderate. Now get to testing!
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Ranjan Raja Aug 30, 2024
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"Ethical Password Cracking" is an excellent guide for cybersecurity professionals and penetration testers seeking to master password cracking. James Leyte-Vidal, with over 20 years of experience, offers a thorough exploration of tools like John the Ripper and Hashcat, alongside methods such as brute force and dictionary attacks. The book stands out for its practical approach, covering real-world scenarios like Windows and macOS password cracking, WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and even cryptocurrency wallet passphrase cracking. Accessible yet detailed, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their password security skills.
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