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Cracking Linux Password Hashes with Hashcat

Offered By: Cyber Mentor via YouTube

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Penetration Testing Courses Cybersecurity Courses Linux Courses Password Cracking Courses HashCat Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learn how to crack Linux password hashes using Hashcat in this 12-minute tutorial video. Explore the contents of /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files, combine them using the unshadow tool, and set up Hashcat for password cracking. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates the process of using Hashcat to crack Linux password hashes, providing valuable insights for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers. Gain practical knowledge on password security and cracking techniques, with timestamps provided for easy navigation through different sections of the tutorial.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Reviewing the /etc/passwd file
- Reviewing the /etc/shadow file
- Using unshadow to combine passwd and shadow files
- Brief introduction of Hashcat & setup
- Using Hashcat to crack our password
- Closing remarks


Taught by

The Cyber Mentor

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