Description
John the Ripper is a powerful, open-source password auditing and recovery tool designed to detect and crack weak passwords. It supports a variety of password hash types, including those used by Unix, Windows, macOS, and other systems. With capabilities for dictionary attacks, brute-force attacks, and hybrid methods, it is a versatile tool for penetration testers and system administrators. John the Ripper’s modular design allows it to adapt to various hashing algorithms, and it can leverage GPU acceleration for faster cracking. Available on multiple platforms, it is a widely respected tool for enhancing password security and identifying vulnerabilities.
