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Bypassing your First Password
In this video, Zanidd will explain how to use the open-source password cracking tool, John the Ripper, to crack a password.
This step will explain how to use the open-source password cracking tool, John the Ripper, to crack a password.
We’ll be using John the Ripper for various reasons. For one, it is already installed on Kali, it can do major attacks, such as brute force and dictionary attacks.
Over to you: Using John the Ripper, attempt to crack your first password. Report back on the experience in the Comments section below.
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