ETHICAL PASSWORD CRACKING JOHN THE RIPPER HASHCAT AND OTHER TECHNIQUES

Discover the fascinating world of ethical password cracking! This book is an indispensable source of knowledge for security specialists, penetration testers, and red team members. Learn techniques for recovering passwords, testing security measures, and proving the effectiveness of access control mechanisms. Gain practical skills that will allow you to protect data and systems from unauthorized access.

• Understanding the principles of storing credentials
• Mathematical foundations of password cracking techniques
• Using various tools for password recovery
• Typical cases of password cracking and hash recovery
• Overcoming security measures
• Brute-force methods and dictionary methods
• Cracking popular types of credentials

In this book, you will find a comprehensive discussion of the concepts of password cracking and popular types of hashes. You will learn to identify, extract, and crack hashes of Windows and macOS passwords. You will learn about the WPA/WPA2 architecture and popular password managers such as KeePass, LastPass, and 1Password. You will learn how to format hashes for bitcoin, litecoin, and Ethereum wallets and how to crack them. All topics are illustrated with numerous real-world examples, which will make it easier for you to understand and apply the acquired knowledge in practice.

Helion Publishing is a renowned publisher specializing in IT literature. Their books are characterized by high substantive quality, a practical approach, and topicality. By choosing a book from Helion, you can be sure that you are receiving verified and reliable information that will help you develop your skills and knowledge in the field of IT.

This book is ideal for anyone who wants to delve into the secrets of ethical password cracking and understand how data protection mechanisms work. Whether you are a security specialist, penetration tester, computer science student, or simply an enthusiast of new technologies, this reading will provide you with valuable information and practical skills. With it, you will be able to effectively protect your data and systems from external threats.

Remember that ethical password cracking is a powerful tool that should be used responsibly and in accordance with the law. This book will help you understand the principles of professional ethics and avoid illegal activities. Use the acquired knowledge to protect data and systems, not to violate them.

Specification: Pages: 144, Format: 165x240 mm, Year of publication: 2025, Binding: paperback, Publisher: Helion.