How to Hack Passwords with John The Ripper

If you're are serious about learning how to hack passwords using John The Ripper, this is the video for you. In this video, we dive into the essentials of testing password strength using John the Ripper, a powerful tool for ethical hacking and penetration testing. We start by showing you how to download and install John if you're not using Kali Linux. Then, we walk through the primary modes John offers, including Single mode, Wordlist mode, and Incremental mode. You'll also learn how to create your own Linux passwd files for testing, how to use the unshadow command, and how to assess the security of ZIP file passwords. As a bonus you're shown how to use John against Windows SAM password databases as well. --- Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:57 Single Crack Mode 09:18 Wordlist Mode 12:20 Unshadow Command 18:16 Incremental Mode 22:56 Zip Files 28:19 Windows SAM Database Files Please Like and Subscribe by clicking here:    / @nnadmin   Follow me on Twitter:   / nielsenntwking   -- Disclaimer: Hacking without permission is illegal. This channel is strictly for educational purposes only. We cover cybersecurity in the areas of ethical hacking and penetration testing to help make others aware and be better prepared to defend against cyber threats.