Video - How Password Crackers Work

We all know that password security is important and yet we still use simple passwords that can be cracked in a matter of seconds. This video clip demonstrates the power of LOphtCrack and how simple passwords can be accessed even when using the default dictionary and no rainbow tables.

How I’d Hack Your Weak Passwords

One of the simplest ways to gain access to your information is through the use of a Brute Force Attack. This is accomplished when a hacker uses a specially written piece of software to attempt to log into a site using your credentials.

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