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Everything about Hashcat
Open-source password recovery tool
Hashcat is a password recovery tool. It had a proprietary code base until 2015, but was then released as open source software. Versions are available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Examples of hashcat-supported hashing algorithms are LM hashes, MD4, MD5, SHA-family and Unix Crypt formats as well as algorithms used in MySQL and Cisco PIX. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: HashcatA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Linux Server SecurityThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Distributed password cracking with BOINC and hashcatCited 19 times
- Go sideways: Password crackingA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Key stretchingA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
📚 Books worth reading
Linux Server SecurityChris Binnie · 2016
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