This project demonstrates how password entropy saved alongside a password hash can be used to significantly reduce the time required to crack hashed passwords.
For a further explanation see: http://gavinmiller.io/2016/a-curious-tale-of-security-gone-awry/
- Clone the project:
git clone git@github.com:gavingmiller/entropy-password-cracker.git - Crack the user database:
ruby crack_user_database.rb generate_user_database.rbis available for you to modify/play with