These hashes are stored in the Windows SAM file. In order to crack passwords you must first obtain the hashes stored within the operating system. It is always crucial to note that the techniques shown here are strictly for educational purposes and should not be used against systems for which you do not have authorization for. In the second and final article in this series I will actually walk you through the process of cracking passwords with different free tools and provide some tips for defending against having your password cracked. We also touched upon the weaknesses of each method and possible avenues that can be used to crack those passwords. In the first part of this series we examined password hashes and the mechanisms Windows utilizes to create and store those values. If you would like to read the first part in this article series please go to How I Cracked your Windows Password (Part 1).
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