How to break computer passwords: Hot topics and technical analysis on the Internet in the past 10 days
In the digital age, password security and cracking technology have always been the focus of public attention. Recently, the hot topics around "computer password breaking" on the Internet mainly focus on technical methods, legal risks and protective measures. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days, structurally analyze related technologies and cases, and provide practical suggestions.
1. Statistics of hot topics (last 10 days)
| keywords | peak search volume | Main discussion platform | Related events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows password cracking | 12,500 times/day | Zhihu, Bilibili | Penetration testing of a company’s intranet exposed |
| WiFi password cracking | 8,300 times/day | Tieba, Douyin | Kali Linux toolkit tutorial goes viral |
| Office file decryption | 5,700 times/day | CSDN、GitHub | Python automation script open source |
| Legal risk warning | 4,200 times/day | Weibo and WeChat public accounts | A case where a hacker gang was sentenced |
2. Comparison of Common Password Cracking Technologies
| technology type | Applicable scenarios | success rate | Tools required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brute force cracking | simple password | 60%-80% | Hashcat, John the Ripper |
| dictionary attack | Common password combinations | 40%-70% | Dictionary libraries such as Rockyou.txt |
| social engineering | Artificial loopholes | 30%-50% | No special tools |
| exploit | System/software defects | 80%-95% | Metasploit, CVE database |
3. The legal boundary of password cracking
Many recent cases have shown that unauthorized password cracking may violate Article 285 of the Criminal Law (illegal intrusion into computer systems). For example:
1. An employee of an IT company was sentenced to 6 months in prison for failing to report a vulnerability when testing the company’s servers;
2. A college student used Kali Linux to hack his neighbor’s WiFi and was fined 500 yuan administratively.
4. Safety protection suggestions
1.Password settings: At least 12 characters, mixed uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols;
2.Multi-factor authentication: Enable SMS/fingerprint two-step verification;
3.System update: Timely patch the security vulnerabilities announced by CVE;
4.Sensitive file encryption: Use professional tools like Veracrypt.
5. Technical learning resources
| learning direction | Recommended platform | core courses |
|---|---|---|
| Penetration testing | Offensive Security | OSCP certification training |
| Basics of cryptography | Coursera | Stanford cryptography specialization |
| Legal Compliance | Chinese University MOOC | Interpretation of Cybersecurity Law |
Note: This article is for technical discussion only, and all operations must be performed under legal authorization. According to the Cybersecurity Law, any unauthorized password cracking is illegal.
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