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Hashcat vs John the Ripper: which cracker should you use?
A practical comparison of hashcat and John the Ripper — GPU vs CPU strengths, autodetection, -m modes, jumbo formats, wordlists and rules — with example commands.
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How to identify an unknown hash: a practical guide
Found a mystery hash? Learn the signals that reveal its type — length, character set and prefixes like $2y$ or $6$ — and how to identify it privately in your browser.
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Why fast hashes are dangerous for password storage
MD5 and SHA-1 fall to a GPU in seconds because they are fast and often unsalted. Learn why slow KDFs like bcrypt and Argon2 resist — and what defenders should do.
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