Hacking Applied: Hashcracking

Your (almost) complete guide

Hello, Hoodies!

We’re overdue for a paid stack, so here we go.

We’re continuing with the Hacking Applied series, and today we’re going over Hashcracking!

What is a hash?

It’s a string that’s the result of a hashing function.

What’s a hashing function? A 1 to 1 function where every unique input (is supposed to) produce a unique output of fixed length.

This is the md5 algorithm (which you’ll be familiar with if you studied your Net+ and Sec+). Even though it’s deprecated, it’s still incredibly common today.

Notice that each input has a different output, all of a fixed length. Changing one character changes the output dramatically.

Hashcracking is the process of going in reverse - starting with a hash and ending with an input.

But that’s impossible!!!

Yes it is. And that’s what makes it so much fun.

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Now, let’s dive into hashcracking. Take it away, HoodieX!