😈* *_CHAP 1.5_* *_PASSWORD CRACKING_*🔐 * Information is a valuable resource. It needs to be accessed and shared with legitimate people. Towards that end, access to information is usually protected via the use of authentication systems. Password cracking is the process of attempting to gain un-authorized access to restricted systems using common passwords or algorithms that guess passwords. In this article, we will introduce you to the common password cracking techniques and the counter measures you can implement to protect systems against such attacks. What is password cracking? Password cracking is the art of obtaining the correct password that gives access to a system protected by an authentication method. Password cracking employs a number of techniques to achieve its goals. The cracking process can involve either comparing stored passwords against word list or using algorithms to generate passwords that match. What is password strengt...