Basic Password Cracking (John the Ripper)

Description

In this project, I focus on a password cracking lab using John the Ripper. The goal is to demonstrate how weak passwords can be cracked and highlight the importance of strong password policies.

Languages and Utilities Used

- John the Ripper (1.9.0)

Environments Used

• Linux (6.11.2)

Program walk-through:

Create a MD5-crypt hash of a weak password (starburst).:


Save the MD5-crypt hash into a file named fake_hashes.txt:


Run John the Ripper with the RockYou wordlist:


Manually View John’s Pot File (optional):