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COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATION - CITS

TASK 3: Hybrid Attack
1 Combine Wordlists and Brute Force: Create a hybrid wordlist by combining common words, phrases, and
patterns with brute-force-generated strings.
2 Select Tools: Choose a password cracking tool that supports hybrid attacks, such as John the Ripper,
Hashcat, or Hydra.
3 Configure Tool: Set up the password cracking tool to use the hybrid wordlist as input, along with parameters
for brute-force generation.
4 Execute Attack: Run the tool against the target system or account, attempting to guess the password using
both dictionary-based and brute-force methods.

5 Adjust Parameters: Fine-tune the attack parameters based on initial results and feedback to optimize the
cracking process.

6 Analyze Results: Review the output to identify successful password guesses and gain access to the target
account.

7 Additional Considerations:
a Resource Requirements: Password cracking can be resource-intensive, requiring significant computational
power and time, especially for brute-force attacks.
b Legal and Ethical Considerations: Ensure that password cracking activities comply with applicable laws,
regulations, and ethical guidelines.
c Defensive Measures: Implement strong password policies, multi-factor authentication, and other security
measures to protect against password cracking attempts.

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CITS : IT&ITES - Computer Software Application - Exercise 14