Password Cracking Techniques 1
Hashing
Here we will refer to the one way function employed as a hash and its output as a hashed password. If a system uses a reversible function to obscure stored passwords, exploiting that weakness can recover even 'well-chosen' passwords
Guessing
Many passwords can be guessed either by humans or by sophisticated cracking programs armed with dictionaries (dictionary based) and the user's personal information.
Default Passwords
It is quite easy for an attacker to enter default password and gain access to sensitive information A list containing default passwords of some of the most popular applications is available on the internet.
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Phishing
Phishing is a technique in which the attacker creates the fake login screen and send it to the victim, hoping that the victim gets fooled into entering the account username and password.
Brute Force
If all other techniques failed, then attackers uses brute force password cracking technique Here an automatic tool is used which tries all possible combinations of available keys on the keyboard