What is the first step that needs to be carried out to crack the password?

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• AA word list is created using a dictionary generator program or dictionaries
• BThe list of dictionary words is hashed or encrypted
• CThe hashed wordlist is compared against the target hashed password, generally one word at a
• DIf it matches, that password has been cracked and the password cracker displays the

• A
  91% (40)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  5% (2)

Explanation

In a dictionary-based password cracking attack, the process follows a specific sequence. The first step is always creating the word list - compiling a list of potential passwords using dictionary generator tools or existing dictionaries. Only after the word list exists can the subsequent steps occur: hashing or encrypting each word in the list (Step 2), comparing the hashed words against the target hash (Step 3), and displaying the cracked password upon a match (Step 4). Without the word list, none of the other steps are possible, making Step A the required first action.

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