John the Ripper
🔑 Password Attacks · C
John the Ripper is a widely used password cracker designed to perform fast and efficient hashing attacks. Supporting hundreds of hash types and ciphers, it runs in both CPU and GPU modes to maximize performance across different platforms. Known for its versatility and speed, John the Ripper is a staple tool for security professionals conducting password audits and cryptographic research, offering comprehensive support for various attack vectors and techniques.
Installation
$ apt install johnTags
Details
- Category
- 🔑 Password Attacks
- Language
- C
- Repository
- openwall/john
- Platforms
- 🐧linux🍎macos🪟windows
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