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           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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