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GIAC GSEC Exam - Topic 2 Question 55 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GSEC exam
Question #: 55
Topic #: 2
[All GSEC Questions]

Use Hashcat to crack a local shadow file. What Is the password for the user account AGainsboro?

Hints

* The shadow file (shadow) and Hashcat wordlist (gsecwordlist.txt) are located in the directory /home /giac /PasswordHashing/

* Run Hashcat in straight mode (flag -a 0) to crack the MD5 hashes (flag -m 500) In the shadow file.

* Use the hash values from the Hashcat output file and the shadow file to match the cracked password with the user name.

* If required, a backup copy of the original files can be found in the shadowbackup directory.

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Suggested Answer: E

by Justine at Sep 19, 2024, 07:31 PM

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3 months ago
How can anyone remember these passwords?
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Amira
3 months ago
I disagree, it could be option F, LlqMM@qe.
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Carlota
3 months ago
Wait, is that really a secure password?
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Ettie
4 months ago
I think it's option G, Noregrets2!
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Crissy
4 months ago
The password is likely in the wordlist.
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Edwin
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about matching the output with the username. Did we cover how to do that in our practice sessions?
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Oren
4 months ago
I practiced cracking MD5 hashes before, and I feel like "LlqMM@qe" could be a strong candidate based on what I learned.
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Julio
4 months ago
I think the password might be something simple like "Noregrets2" since it seems common, but I could be wrong.
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Mari
5 months ago
I remember practicing with Hashcat, but I’m not sure if I should use the exact command syntax for the flags.
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Cherrie
5 months ago
This seems like a good opportunity to practice my Hashcat skills. I'm feeling confident I can crack the password, as long as I pay close attention to the details in the question and the hints.
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Micheal
5 months ago
Wait, I'm a little confused. Do I need to use the backup files in the shadowbackup directory, or can I just work with the files in the main directory? I want to make sure I'm not missing anything.
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Sueann
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is using the right Hashcat flags and matching the cracked hash to the user account in the shadow file. As long as I follow the instructions carefully, I should be able to find the password.
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Elden
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the exact Hashcat commands to use here. The hints mention straight mode and the MD5 hash type, but I'll need to double-check the syntax to make sure I get it right.
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Laticia
5 months ago
This looks straightforward, I should be able to use Hashcat to crack the shadow file and find the password for the AGainsboro user account.
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Sol
5 months ago
I have a feeling the answer is closer to one of the higher percentages, maybe 54.3%? I just wish I remembered how to set up the equation without getting lost!
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Veronique
1 year ago
I wonder if the password is 'ILovePasswordCracking69'? That's always my go-to for these types of questions.
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Lamar
1 year ago
Guys, I think the hint about the backup files is a red herring. The real trick is to use the magical power of guessing to find the password. *strokes chin thoughtfully*
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Torie
1 year ago
Ooh, a password cracking question! Time to dust off my l33t hax0r skills. *cracks knuckles*
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Clarinda
1 year ago
Wait, we're supposed to crack a shadow file using Hashcat? I thought this was a certification exam, not a hacking challenge!
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Simona
1 year ago
Hmm, something tells me the password is not going to be as simple as '12345'. I'll have to think outside the box for this one.
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Nelida
1 year ago
'Learn2Write' worked! The password for the user account AGainsboro is 'Learn2Write'.
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Shawn
1 year ago
Tried 'Noregrets2', but still no success. How about 'Learn2Write'?
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Roxane
1 year ago
No luck with 'jason66'. Maybe it's 'Noregrets2'?
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Johnathon
1 year ago
User 3: Maybe try a more complex wordlist or a different attack mode.
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Mariann
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, I used the gsecwordlist.txt file but still no luck.
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Yun
1 year ago
I think it's worth trying 'jason66' as the password.
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Thersa
1 year ago
Have you tried using a wordlist with Hashcat?
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Johnathon
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards 'Learn2Write'. It seems like a password someone might choose.
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Coleen
1 year ago
I believe it could be 'jason66'. It looks like a common password choice.
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Malcolm
1 year ago
I think the password might be 'Noregrets2'. It seems like a strong password.
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