in reply to Re: Password cracking algorithm
in thread Password cracking algorithm

A few more points:

  • The only reason you would need to check all possible passwords is to crack a password -- if you are looking to test security check for weak passwords (dictonary words). There is no other reason to try such a silly task.
  • The only ways someone would be able to crack a password on your system are If they know a user name, if they have access to the file or store that contains the password, or have unfettered access to "try" passwords against that store. Look to stop these 3 things and find weak passwords and you are as secure as you can be (password wise at least)

    -Waswas

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