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  1. 1. Asserting password crackers ability to target Swedish passwords : An analysis

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Casper Jensen; [2023]
    Keywords : cyber security; passwords; it-security; swedish passwords;

    Abstract : In today's digital world, passwords are the keys that unlock our online lives, keeping our social media, financial accounts, and streaming services secure. Unfortunately, this makes password information a prime target for hackers, who can gain access to our entire digital existence. READ MORE

  3. 2. The trends in the offline password-guessing field : Offline guessing attack on Swedish real-life passwords

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Yasser Zarzour; Mohamad Alchtiwi; [2023]
    Keywords : Password security; password-guessing tool; password-guessing method; password-guessing technique; offline attack; Swedish password leak; Lösenordssäkerhet; lösenordsgissningsverktyg; lösenordsgissningsmetoder; lösenordsgissningstekniker; offline attack; svenska lösenordsläckor;

    Abstract : Password security is one of the most critical aspects of IT security, as password-based authentication is still the primary authentication method. Unfortunately, our passwords are subject to different types of weaknesses and various types of password-guessing attacks. READ MORE

  4. 3. Developing a passwordgenerating software : Regarding password memorability and security

    University essay from KTH/Hälsoinformatik och logistik

    Author : Anton Mogaddam; Khan Muhammad; [2022]
    Keywords : Passwords; keyboard patterns; password memorability; Python; Hashcat; Lösenord; tangentbords mönster; minnesvärdhet för lösenord; Python; Hashcat;

    Abstract : With the growth of digital information and technology, more websites require user authentication to access individuals' sensitive information. The main form of authentication are passwords which if chosen unwisely can easily be guessed or cracked by someone else. This is why it is important to create safe yet memorable passwords. READ MORE

  5. 4. Comparison of Automated Password Guessing Strategies

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Informationskodning

    Author : Tobias Lundberg; [2019]
    Keywords : password guessing; password cracking; security; lösenordsgissning; lösenordsknäckning; säkerhet;

    Abstract : This thesis examines some of the currently available programs for password guessing, in terms of designs and strengths. The programs Hashcat, OMEN, PassGAN, PCFG and PRINCE were tested for effectiveness, in a series of experiments similar to real-world attack scenarios. READ MORE