Password Cracking Techniques & Countermeasures Lab
CompletedLab exploring password cracking methodologies and defensive techniques. Covers hash cracking, rainbow tables, and password security best practices.
Password CrackingHashcatJohn the RipperAuthentication
What I did
- Captured and analyzed password hashes from test accounts.
- Cracked hashes using dictionary, brute-force, and rule-based attacks.
- Compared effectiveness of salting, key stretching, and password complexity policies.