# hashcat
> World's fastest and most advanced password recovery tool

## Summary
High-performance password recovery tool supporting 300+ hash types with GPU acceleration

## Capabilities
- Crack passwords using multiple attack modes
- Support 300+ hash types
- Leverage GPU acceleration for speed
- Perform dictionary, brute-force, and rule-based attacks
- Audit password security

## When to Use
- You need to recover lost passwords
- You want to audit password strength and security

## When NOT to Use
- You need ethical concerns addressed (use only on authorized systems)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/hashcat
