Password Recovery involves techniques and tools used to recover or bypass passwords protecting digital data, systems, or devices.
Methods
Brute-Force Attacks: Automated methods to systematically try all possible password combinations until the correct one is found.
Dictionary Attacks: Uses a predefined list of commonly used passwords or words to guess the correct password.
Rainbow Tables: Precomputed tables used to accelerate password cracking by mapping hashed passwords to their plaintext equivalents.
Password Reset Tools: Tools and techniques to reset or bypass passwords through alternate methods such as exploiting vulnerabilities or using recovery options.
Uses
Accessing Encrypted Files: Allows access to files protected by passwords or encryption without the original password.
Recovering Passwords from Seized Devices: Enables forensic investigators to gain access to digital devices seized during investigations.
Entering Secured Systems: Facilitates access to secured systems, accounts, or data to retrieve critical information for investigations.