![]() Consider the following example: assume that you were able to compromise a target system but after logging in, you discover that you have no rights on that system. First and foremost, this is a great technique for elevating and escalating privileges. There are several reasons why a penetration tester would be interested in cracking passwords. With this in mind, let us take a brief detour to cover the basics of password cracking. No matter what we do or how far we advance, it appears that passwords remain the most popular way to protect data and allow access to systems. ![]() ![]() It is hard to imagine discussing a topic like the basics of hacking without discussing passwords and password cracking. Dr.Patrick Engebretson, in The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing (Second Edition), 2013 JtR: King of the Password Crackers
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