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Using Rules in a Dictionary Attack

This video will show how to use rules to apply transformations and filters to word lists, rules in existing word lists, and creating custom sections.

This video will demonstrate how to use rules to apply transformations and filters to word lists.

You can use rules in existing word lists, or create your own custom sections, and add new rules beneath them.

Over to you: Write rules for the passwords mentioned in the video. Using these rules, crack the passwords using a dictionary attack. Share your experience with your fellow learners in the Comments section below.

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