hashcat
hashcat is a free program that tests how strong a password is by trying huge numbers of guesses quickly, and it can recover lost passwords from their stored scrambled forms. It is for security testers, IT staff, and people recovering their own passwords.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Features
No commands neededCommand-line program; run from a terminal with options.
SourceNo
Scans websites for weaknessesCracks password hashes; does not scan websites.
SourceNo
See and change web trafficNot a traffic tool; works on stored password hashes.
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Tests and recovers passwords
SourceYes
Library of known weaknessesChecks password guesses, not a library of security holes.
SourceNo
Nothing locked behind a paid version
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Listed in
Covers password testing only; no web or network attack tools like Burp or Metasploit.
How to help
AI contributionsNot stated
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