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# Password Cracking

## Background

Password cracking is the process of attempting to gain unauthorized access to protected computer systems by guessing or cracking the password used to secure them. This is typically accomplished through various techniques such as dictionary attacks, brute force attacks, and other forms of password cracking software. The goal of password cracking is to obtain sensitive information such as login credentials, personal information, and other confidential data that is protected by passwords.

## Tools

John the Ripper Hashcat Aircrack-ng L0phtCrack Cain and Abel Brutus Hydra Ncrack

ridenum.py 192.168.XXX.XXX 500 50000 dict.txt <https://github.com/trustedsec/ridenum>

Metasploit RID Cycling

```bash
use auxiliary/scanner/smb/smb_lookupsid
```