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Hash Cracker Information
What is Hash Cracking?
- Attempting to find original input
- Using various attack methods
- Dictionary and brute force attacks
- Security testing and analysis
Attack Methods
- Dictionary: Common passwords
- Brute Force: All combinations
- Rainbow Tables: Precomputed hashes
- Hybrid: Combined approaches
Legal Notice
- Only test your own hashes
- Get permission before testing
- Unauthorized cracking is illegal
- Use responsibly and ethically
Hash Security Tips
Strong Hashing
- Use SHA-256 or SHA-512
- Implement proper salting
- Use key stretching (bcrypt, Argon2)
- Avoid weak algorithms (MD5, SHA-1)
Password Security
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Implement password policies
- Use password managers
- Enable two-factor authentication
Best Practices
- Regular security audits
- Monitor for breaches
- Keep systems updated
- Implement rate limiting