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Password Cracking with Kali Linux

Unlock Windows Security with Kali Linux Expertise

Publisher:Packt Publishing Limited
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|Mar 2024

Unlock password security secrets with our Kali Linux course, exploring cracking techniques and defenses to boost your ethical hacking skills

Key Features

  • Explore Windows security fundamentals for ethical hacking
  • Dive into ethical hacking tools and techniques with Kali Linux
  • Learn defense strategies to secure Windows systems effectively

Book Description

Unlock the secrets of Windows password security with "Password Cracking with Kali Linux," your essential guide to navigating password-cracking techniques. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to Windows security fundamentals, arming you with the knowledge and tools for effective ethical hacking.

The course begins with a foundational understanding of password security, covering prerequisites, lab setup, and an overview of the journey ahead. You'll explore Kerberoasting, tools like Rubeus, Mimikatz, and various attack methods, providing a solid base for understanding password vulnerabilities.

The course focuses on practical applications of password cracking, including wordlist generation using tools like Crunch and Hashcat, and exploring various attack strategies. You'll delve into John the Ripper and Hashcat functionalities, learning to identify hash types and crack complex passwords efficiently.

The course wraps up with advanced techniques in Linux password cracking and defense strategies. You'll gain insights into creating leaderboards, achievements, and monetizing games, equipping you with skills to not just crack passwords but also secure systems effectively.

What you will learn

  • Understand Kerberoasting and its tools
  • Crack complex passwords using Hashcat
  • Explore John the Ripper's functionalities
  • Utilize Unity Ads for game monetization
  • Create leaderboards and social elements
  • Develop proficiency in Unity C# scripting

Who this book is for

This course is ideal for cybersecurity enthusiasts, IT professionals, and ethical hackers. Basic knowledge of Kali Linux and password security principles is recommended. This course is tailored for those aiming to excel in cybersecurity and ethical hacking.

Table of Contents

  1. A Journey into Attacking Password Security
  2. Obtaining Password Hashes for Cracking
  3. Wordlists
  4. Determining Hash Type & Cracking Simple Passwords
  5. John the Ripper
  6. Hashcat
  7. More Advanced Techniques
  8. Cracking Linux Passwords
  9. Utilman & Keylogging – Other Password Recovery Options
  10. Defending Against Windows Password Attacks
  11. Bonus Chapter – Lab Setup and Installing VMs
PDF ISBN: 978-1-83588-855-1
Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited
Copyright owner: © 2024 Packt Publishing Limited
Publication date: 2024
Language: English
Pages: 213
Related subjects:
Computer sciences,
Information technology

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