Browsing the "Password Cracking" Tag

Bruter v1.1 released (Brute-Forcer on Win32)

January 4th, 2011 | by NJ Ouchn

Bruter is a parallel network login brute-forcer on Win32. This tool is intended to demonstrate the importance of choosing strong [&hellip

LittleBlackBox v0.1.1: Breaking SSL on Embedded Devices

December 21st, 2010 | by NJ Ouchn

A lot of embedded devices provide HTTPS support so that administrators can administer the devices securely over untrusted networks. Some devices, such as SSL VPNs, center their entire functionality around SSL encryption. OK, well SSL isn

NIST Released Special Publication 800-132 Recommendation for Password Based Key Derivation Part 1: Storage Applications

December 17th, 2010 | by NJ Ouchn

NIST is pleased to announce the release of Special Publication 800-132. Recommendation for Password-Based Key Derivation Part 1: Storage Applications. This Recommendation specifies techniques for the derivation of master keys from passwords or passphrases to protect stored electronic data or data protection keys.