Offline Password Attack on Linux

The video tutorial introduces Hashcat, a powerful password cracking software. It demonstrates how to compromise a machine to access password hashes, prepare these hashes for cracking, and use Hashcat to execute the cracking process. The tutorial covers various options and attack modes available in Hashcat, emphasizing the importance of selecting the correct hash type. It also highlights the use of monitoring tools to track the cracking progress and view results.

What is the primary function of Hashcat?

• To monitor network traffic

• To manage user accounts

• To crack password hashes

• To encrypt files

What is the first step in preparing a hash file for cracking?

• Changing file format

• Encrypting the file

• Compressing the file

• Removing unnecessary data

Which option in Hashcat specifies the hash type?

• O

• T

• M

• A

What is the significance of identifying the correct hash type?

• It changes the attack mode

• It affects the output format

• It ensures the cracking process can start

• It determines the speed of the cracking process

Which attack mode in Hashcat uses a dictionary or wordlist?

• Brute force

• Hybrid

• Combination

• Straight

What tool can help identify the type of hash being used?

• Hash Analyzer

• Hash Converter

• Hash Manager

• Hash Identifier

What indicates that the password has been successfully cracked?

• The application crashes

• The process restarts

• The hash file is deleted

• The status shows 'cracked'