Sometimes we forget the passwords for our protected files, such as ZIP, RAR, and PDF files. In an attempt to regain access, we often try to guess the last password we remembered, as well as all possible passwords, one by one. This process can be time-consuming, depending on the strength of the password.
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In this article, I'll introduce you to a powerful Python script or tool that can efficiently try all possible password combinations. You can start it and go about your day normally.
What are we going to learn?
- What is password cracking or brute-force attack
- Introduction to FILE-CRACKER
- How to crack the password of a ZIP file
- How to crack the password of a PDF file
- How to crack the password of the RAR file
What is password cracking or brute-force attack
Before delving into this, let's understand what password cracking or brute-force attack is. It is the process in which an attacker uses a script or tool that contains a list of possible passwords and tries them one by one on the target until a valid password is encountered.
In other words, it was a hit-and-trial method, which is faster than manually testing passwords one by one. The speed and time taken by this process depend on the password strength, the mode of brute force (online or offline), and the system's hardware support.
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