Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 13:59:46
Major
Computer Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2015
Abstract
This project examines the nature of password cracking and modern applications. Several applications for different platforms are studied. Different methods of cracking are explained, including dictionary attack, brute force, and rainbow tables. Password cracking across different mediums is examined. Hashing and how it affects password cracking is discussed. An implementation of two hash-based password cracking algorithms is developed, along with experimental results of their efficiency.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Kathy Liszka
First Reader
Dr. Michael Collard
Second Reader
Dr. Zhong-Hui Duan
Recommended Citation
Chester, John A., "Analysis of Password Cracking Methods & Applications" (2015). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 7.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/7