GCFA · Question #160
Which of the following is a password-cracking program?
The correct answer is B. L0phtcrack. L0phtCrack is a well-known password auditing and cracking tool that recovers Windows passwords from hashes using dictionary, brute-force, and hybrid attacks.
Question
Which of the following is a password-cracking program?
Options
- ANetcat
- BL0phtcrack
- CSubSeven
- DNetSphere
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A4% (1)
- B77% (20)
- C12% (3)
- D8% (2)
Why each option
L0phtCrack is a well-known password auditing and cracking tool that recovers Windows passwords from hashes using dictionary, brute-force, and hybrid attacks.
Netcat is a network utility used to read and write data across TCP/UDP connections - it is a general-purpose networking tool, not a password cracker.
L0phtCrack (also known as LC5 or LC6) was developed by the L0pht hacker collective and specializes in auditing and recovering Windows LAN Manager and NTLM password hashes. It supports multiple attack methods including dictionary attacks, brute force, and hybrid attacks, and is a standard reference in security certification curricula for password cracking tools.
SubSeven (Sub7) is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) used for unauthorized remote control of a victim machine, not a password-cracking program.
NetSphere is a backdoor Trojan/RAT used for remote access, not a tool designed for password cracking or auditing.
Concept tested: Password cracking tools and their classification
Source: https://www.l0phtcrack.com/
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