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312-50v12 Exam - Question 8


Tony is a penetration tester tasked with performing a penetration test. After gaining initial access to a target system, he finds a list of hashed passwords.

Which of the following tools would not be useful for cracking the hashed passwords?

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Correct Answer: D

Netcat is a versatile networking tool used for network debugging and exploration tasks such as port scanning and establishing connections across network protocols. It is not designed for password cracking. On the other hand, tools like Hashcat, John the Ripper, and THC-Hydra are specifically designed to crack hashed passwords using various algorithms and methods.

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a0c5dc3Option: D
Dec 2, 2023

the correct answer is D. netcat. While netcat is a valuable tool for other purposes, it won’t help you crack those hashed passwords.

jeremy13Option: D
Apr 10, 2023

D. netcat NOT BE useful for cracking the hashed passwords The Netcat (nc) command is a command-line utility for reading and writing data between two computer networks. The communication happens using either TCP or UDP.

nickfunOption: D
Sep 19, 2023

netcat is the correct answer netcat (often abbreviated to nc) is a computer networking utility for reading from and writing to network connections using TCP or UDP. The command is designed to be a dependable back-end that can be used directly or easily driven by other programs and scripts. At the same time, it is a feature-rich network debugging and investigation tool, since it can produce almost any kind of connection its user could need and has a number of built-in capabilities.

insaniuntOption: D
Nov 26, 2023

Netcat Netcat is a networking utility that reads and writes data across network connections, using the TCP/IP protocol. It is a reliable “back-end” tool used directly or driven by other programs and scripts. It is also a network debugging and exploration tool

Muli_70
May 9, 2023

D is Correct , NOT TO BE USED. So netcat should NOT BE USED for passwsord cracking.

emiliete7Option: D
Jun 2, 2023

D correct

LucasCraveroOption: D
Aug 13, 2023

Netcat is the correct answer, "Not To Be Used".

Osaar_
Sep 4, 2023

Instead of being a tool for password cracking, Netcat (commonly abbreviated as nc) is a networking tool that may be used for a variety of network-related tasks, including port scanning, banner capturing, establishing reverse shells, and more. Password cracking is not its intended use. However, during penetration testing or security assessments, well-known programs such as Hashcat, John the Ripper, and THC-Hydra are used to decrypt hashed passwords. They are created specifically to conduct dictionary-based and password-cracking attacks against hashed passwords.

eli117Option: D
Apr 4, 2023

D. netcat Netcat (also known as "nc") is a networking utility that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as sending and receiving data across network connections. However, it is not a password cracking tool and would not be useful for cracking hashed passwords.

bellabop
Apr 10, 2023

D. netcat John the ripper is password cracking tool lmao

OyorQSEC
Apr 20, 2023

Netcat is a network connections reader/editor

teenwolf18
May 2, 2023

D is correct, John the ripper is password cracking tool

Whitedevil1997
May 24, 2023

D is Corred

StoaOption: D
Aug 11, 2023

Trust me bro!

jks945797Option: D
Aug 11, 2023

D. netcat

PoraleeOption: D
Sep 5, 2023

netcat is the correct answer

dvst8s64Option: D
Nov 12, 2023

netcat is the tool that does NOT allow password cracking.

Srininag19
Nov 15, 2023

the question is which of the tool will "not" be useful for password cracking.. John the riper cannot be right in this case then since its used mainly for that.

TRDRPR
Jul 22, 2023

I think there is an error in the question, because the correct is John The Ripper, but they've added "Not To Be Used"

steffBarj
Jul 23, 2023

Netcat is the correct answer

EnidVOption: D
Aug 18, 2023

netcat would NOT be useful for cracking the hashed passwords.

N00b1eOption: D
Oct 3, 2023

Netcat is not used for cracking

verboserOption: A
Oct 18, 2023

Hashcat is a powerful password cracking tool that can be used to crack a wide range of hashed passwords, including those protected with strong encryption methods. However, Hashcat may not be the best choice when dealing with a list of hashed passwords that are salted and hashed using a slow and resource-intensive algorithm, such as bcrypt or scrypt. These algorithms are intentionally designed to be computationally expensive, making them resistant to brute force attacks and slowing down password cracking tools like Hashcat. In such cases, specialized tools and techniques are required to efficiently crack the hashed passwords.

AEROP223
Jan 5, 2024

Mod 6 page 613 - john the ripper can be used for offline password hash cracking, so netcat

kamilradek99Option: D
Sep 25, 2024

Netcat Netcat is a networking utility that reads and writes data across network connections, using the TCP/IP protocol. It is a reliable “back-end” tool used directly or driven by other programs and scripts. It is also a network debugging and exploration tool

Mann098Option: D
Dec 27, 2024

netcat is used for network debugging