https://github.com/divonisimon97/basic-password-cracking-john-the-ripper-

In this project, I focus on a password cracking lab using John the Ripper. The goal is to demonstrate how weak passwords can be cracked and highlight the importance of strong password policies.
https://github.com/divonisimon97/basic-password-cracking-john-the-ripper-

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In this project, I focus on a password cracking lab using John the Ripper. The goal is to demonstrate how weak passwords can be cracked and highlight the importance of strong password policies.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/divonisimon97/basic-password-cracking-john-the-ripper-
• Owner: divonisimon97
• Created: 2025-01-31T23:01:42.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-02-25T05:22:38.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-06-03T16:04:24.060Z (about 1 year ago)
• Topics: pasword-hash
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• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# 
Basic Password Cracking (John the Ripper) 


Description

In this project, I focus on a password cracking lab using John the Ripper. The goal is to demonstrate how weak passwords can be cracked and highlight the importance of strong password policies.




Languages and Utilities Used

- John the Ripper  (1.9.0) 


Environments Used 


- Linux (6.11.2)

Program walk-through:




Create a MD5-crypt hash of a weak password (starburst).: 










Save the MD5-crypt hash into a file named fake_hashes.txt: 










Run John the Ripper with the RockYou wordlist: 










Manually View John’s Pot File (optional):