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hashcat
World's fastest and most advanced password recovery tool
Description
hashcat is a robust and efficient password cracking tool that can help you recover lost passwords, audit password security, benchmark, or figure out what data is stored in a hash. It supports over 300 hash types and leverages GPU acceleration.
AI 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
Use When
- → You need to recover lost passwords
- → You want to audit password strength and security
Avoid When
- x You need ethical concerns addressed (use only on authorized systems)