Which tool is used to provide 128-bit encryption of passwords?

The correct answer is D. SYSKEY. SAM Lock Tool, better known as syskey (the name of its executable file) is a discontinued component of Microsoft Windows that encrypts the Security Account Manager (SAM) database using a 128-bit RC4 encryption key.

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AJohn the Ripper
BLC5
Cpassfilt.dll
DSYSKEY

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SAM Lock Tool, better known as syskey (the name of its executable file) is a discontinued component of Microsoft Windows that encrypts the Security Account Manager (SAM) database using a 128-bit RC4 encryption key.

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