How Ethical Hackers Crack Passwords (And How to Protect Yourself)

🚀 Whether you're a cybersecurity enthusiast, a tech professional, or just curious about how hackers break into systems, this video will equip you with the knowledge to stay protected. 🌐🔍 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. We do not encourage or support any form of illegal activity. The techniques discussed are intended to help individuals understand security vulnerabilities and improve their own cybersecurity awareness. Always obtain proper authorization before testing or engaging in any form of password cracking or security assessments. 📚 What You'll Learn: From the basics of password hashing to advanced cracking techniques using tools like Hashcat, we’ll walk you through step-by-step how passwords are compromised—and how you can build unbreakable defenses. Learn how to simulate real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities and fortify your security systems. 💻🔐 ⚠️ Key Topics Covered: 🔄 Understanding Hashing & Salting: Learn how passwords are transformed into hashes and why salting is critical for security. 🛠️ Cracking Tools Explained: Dive into powerful tools like Hashcat, John the Ripper, and Hydra—and how they're used in ethical hacking. ⚡ GPU-Powered Attacks: Discover how GPUs supercharge cracking speed and why that matters for both attackers and defenders. 🛡️ Defensive Strategies: Learn practical steps to protect your passwords from common attacks like rainbow tables and brute force. 💾 Installing & Using Hashcat: A step-by-step guide to setting up Hashcat on Linux, Windows, and macOS. 🌟 This video is perfect for ethical hackers, IT professionals, and anyone looking to strengthen their digital defenses. Knowledge is power—use it wisely to stay ahead of potential threats. 🔍🛡️ 🔒 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert cybersecurity tips, resources, and updates!* 💙 Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/yanivhoffman 🌌 BlueSky: @yanivhoffman.bsky.social 🐦 X (Twitter): @yanivhoffman 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanivhoffman 🌐 My Website: yanivhoffman.com (Personal) 📚 OccupyTheWeb Books - Affiliate Links: 1️⃣ Become a Master Hacker: https://amzn.to/3Eq6vX4 2️⃣ NEW BOOK: Network Basics for Hackers: https://amzn.to/3YNd1iz 3️⃣ Linux Basics for Hackers: https://amzn.to/3Sdoh5i 📖 Pre-order: Python Basics for Hackers (Autographed & 50% off): https://www.hackers-arise.com/online-store/Python-Basics-for-Hackers-Pre-Order-50-off-and-autographed-p706286286 🛒 Hackers-Arise - Online Store: https://www.hackers-arise.com/online-store 🌐 OccupyTheWeb Community - Hackers-Arise: 🎟️ 20% Coupon Code: "YANIV" (Use for everything in the store!) Chapters: Chapters: 00:00-00:40 What we'll cover today. 00:40-01:07 What does hashing mean? 01:07-01:42 Example 01:42-03:00 Salting 03:00-04:30 How it works in practice 04:30-05:17 How to Install and Use Hashcat 05:17-08:32 Wordlist 08:32-10:18 Multiple Attacks Modes 10:18-12:16 Encryption 12:16-13:52 How Easy is a Password is to crack? 13:52-16:13 Time to Hash or Encrypt 16:13-17:10 Multi Factor Authenthication 17:10-18:24 Key takeways and conclusion 🎥 Watch More Cybersecurity Fundamental Videos: 1️⃣ Radio Signal Jamming: https://youtu.be/bm01h6NC_Ho 2️⃣ The World's Most Powerful Cyber Armies: https://youtu.be/JgHfo_4-Hr8 3️⃣ Hacking IoT Devices: https://youtu.be/267HHx8DuJY 4️⃣ HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Attack Explained: https://youtu.be/1ez0xzwl6Ds 5️⃣ The World's Smallest Hacking Lab: https://youtu.be/oKZRiFaPljo 6️⃣ Hacking Wi-Fi Networks: https://youtu.be/TDvX5DE7D-Q 7️⃣ Hacking IP Cameras: https://youtu.be/zCmC5IffIZg 8️⃣ How to Become a Master Hacker (With OTW): https://youtu.be/NE2_Id0I6UM 9️⃣ Hacking SCADA Systems: https://youtu.be/xnrEK9VawHo 🔟 Software-Defined Radio Hacking: https://youtu.be/7z5SNEEyCfo 🐎 Pegasus Spyware: https://youtu.be/Dm5cq1TC2r0 🛠️ Stuxnet: https://youtu.be/fLwLRvp1YFA 🔐 API Hacking: https://youtu.be/1t5wXWFI0yU 🌐 DNS Hacking: https://youtu.be/Hsj_67RhNMc 💻 How to Build a Hacking Box: https://youtu.be/vnYmb6spw30