the CyberLizard said: > > Dean Michael Berris (27 Nov 2002 01:31:22 +0800): >> i've heard of a tool called 'jack the ripper' which >> is dedicated to cracking a whole /etc/password >> and/or /etc/shadow file. this might be of some >> importance to some crackers out there, and has been >> a relatively very interesting tool for the said >> purpose of cracking... ;)
it's actually JOHN the ripper :) like many security tools, it can be used by either the crackers, or the proactive sysadmin. as a sysadmin, i think i'm better off using it on my systems before others try to do so :P -dre _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
