Execute an Offline Password Attack on Windows

The tutorial explains how to access and extract password hashes from a Windows system using tools like PW Dump and Nordahl's NT password editor. It then guides on preparing these hashes for cracking using a Linux machine and John the Ripper, a popular password cracking tool. The video also covers advanced techniques for password manipulation and cracking using John the Ripper's rules.

Where are the password hashes stored in a Windows operating system?

• In the System32 folder

• In the SAM file

• In the Windows Registry

• In the User Profile

Which tool can be used to extract password hashes from a Windows machine?

• Linux Live CD

• John the Ripper

• PW Dump

• Leafpad

What is the purpose of redirecting the output of pwdump.exe to a text file?

• To share the hashes online

• To delete the hashes

• To encrypt the hashes

• To save the extracted hashes for later use

Which command is used to create a file with the extracted hash on a Linux machine?

• touch

• cat

• echo

• nano

What is the primary function of John the Ripper?

• To monitor network traffic

• To encrypt files

• To crack password hashes

• To manage user accounts

What file format should be specified when using John the Ripper to crack a hash?

• FAT32

• NTFS

• NTLM

• EXT4

What is the purpose of the John Dot Pot file?

• To store cracked passwords

• To backup original hashes

• To save user settings

• To list supported hash formats