March 1, 2024, 2:32 p.m. | Scofield Idehen

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Passwords are the first line of defense when protecting data and systems. However, poor or reused passwords make accounts vulnerable to unauthorized access through password-cracking attacks.


White hat and gray hat hackers employ various password-cracking techniques to test and evaluate the strength of password-based authentication. Understanding these techniques can help systems administrators and users choose stronger passwords and properly secure their data.



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