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Obtaining Passwords on Mac, Windows and Linux Workstations

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What are some methods to crack passwords on Windows and Linux workstations? Which method do you feel could be most effective? Why? Are there methods to crack MAC passwords?

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This document provides information on tools that can be utilized to obtain a password on various OS platforms. It discusses which method would be the most effects and why.

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Questions: What are some methods to crack passwords on Windows and Linux workstations? Which method do you feel could be most effective? Why? Are there methods to crack MAC passwords?

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I would first start out by emphasizing that hacking a systems pasword is an illegal activity and should never be attempted unless you have permission from the system owner or if you are the actual owner of said hacked machine. With the aforementioned being clearly stated, there are a number of software programs available that allow you to hack administrator passwords for Linux, Mac and Windows; for example:

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