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🔓 Hash Cracker - Educational Security Tool

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🔓 Enhanced Hash Cracker v2.0

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Educational cybersecurity tool demonstrating hash functions and password security

🚀 Live Web Demo | 💻 CLI Version | 🌐 Web Portfolio

🎯 Project Overview

This project demonstrates cybersecurity fundamentals through an educational hash cracking tool. It showcases both command-line proficiency and web development skills by providing two complementary interfaces:

1. 🖥️ Enhanced CLI Tool - Professional command-line application with advanced features
2. 🌐 Interactive Web Portfolio - Educational web interface deployed on Render

✨ Dual Implementation

🖥️ CLI Version Features

• Multi-Algorithm Support - SHA256, MD5, SHA1, SHA512
• Real-time Progress Tracking - Live attempts counter and speed indicator
• Professional Interface - Colorful ANSI output with emojis
• Command Line Arguments - Full CLI interface with argparse
• Threading Support - Non-blocking progress indicators
• Performance Metrics - Detailed timing and rate statistics

🌐 Web Portfolio Features

• Interactive Hash Generator - Real-time hash creation
• Demo Cracking Simulation - Safe educational demonstrations
• Responsive Design - Works on all devices
• Educational Content - Comprehensive security lessons
• Professional Presentation - Perfect for portfolios and job applications

🚀 Quick Start

Try the Live Web Demo

👉 https://hash-education-portfolio.onrender.com

Use the CLI Version

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/TheGhostPacket/hash-cracker.git
cd hash-cracker

# Run the enhanced CLI version
python hash_cracker.py

# Or with command line arguments
python hash_cracker.py --hash 5e884898da28047151d0e56f8dc6292773603d0d6aabbdd62a11ef721d1542d8 --wordlist wordlist.txt

Run the Web Version Locally

# Navigate to web portfolio
cd web-portfolio

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Run Flask application
python app.py

📊 Live Demo Examples

Hash Generator

Try these in the web demo:

• Input: password123 → SHA256: ef92b778bafe771e89245b89ecbc08a44a4e166c06659911881f383d4473e94f
• Input: hello → MD5: 5d41402abc4b2a76b9719d911017c592

Demo Cracking

Test with these educational hashes:

• password → 5e884898da28047151d0e56f8dc6292773603d0d6aabbdd62a11ef721d1542d8 (SHA256)
• hello → 2cf24dba4f21d4288094c85b66a5a6c59e9fe49a9ce0e473e8bba76ec1abb0fb (SHA256)

🏗️ Project Architecture

hash-cracker/
├── hash_cracker.py              # Enhanced CLI application
├── README.md                    # This documentation
├── web-portfolio/               # Web interface
│   ├── app.py                   # Flask backend
│   ├── requirements.txt         # Dependencies
│   ├── templates/
│   │   └── index.html          # Frontend interface
│   └── README.md               # Deployment instructions
├── wordlists/                   # Sample wordlists (optional)
│   └── common.txt
└── examples/                    # Sample hashes (optional)
    └── test_hashes.txt

🎓 Technical Skills Demonstrated

Backend Development

• ✅ Python programming with advanced features
• ✅ Flask web framework
• ✅ RESTful API design
• ✅ Error handling and validation
• ✅ Threading and concurrency

Frontend Development

• ✅ Responsive HTML/CSS design
• ✅ Interactive JavaScript
• ✅ Modern UI/UX principles
• ✅ Progressive enhancement

DevOps & Deployment

• ✅ Cloud deployment (Render)
• ✅ Environment configuration
• ✅ Production-ready applications
• ✅ CI/CD with Git integration

Cybersecurity Knowledge

• ✅ Cryptographic hash functions
• ✅ Password security analysis
• ✅ Attack vector understanding
• ✅ Security best practices

🔍 Supported Hash Algorithms

Algorithm	CLI Support	Web Support	Output Length	Security Level
MD5	✅	✅	32 chars	⚠️ Weak
SHA-1	✅	✅	40 chars	⚠️ Deprecated
SHA-256	✅	✅	64 chars	✅ Strong
SHA-512	✅	✅	128 chars	✅ Very Strong

📈 Performance Benchmarks

CLI Version Performance

• Processing Speed: ~15,000 hashes/second
• Memory Usage: < 50MB for large wordlists
• File I/O: Optimized streaming for GB+ files
• Threading: Non-blocking UI updates

Web Version Performance

• Response Time: < 100ms for hash generation
• Concurrent Users: Handles 50+ simultaneous demos
• Mobile Responsive: Works on all screen sizes
• Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 compliant

🛡️ Security & Educational Value

What This Project Teaches

• Password Vulnerability: How weak passwords are compromised
• Hash Function Properties: One-way functions, collision resistance
• Attack Methodologies: Dictionary attacks, brute force techniques
• Defense Strategies: Salting, key stretching, strong passwords

Ethical Considerations

• Educational Focus: Designed for learning, not malicious use
• Controlled Environment: Web demo uses only safe, predefined data
• Security Awareness: Promotes better password practices
• Responsible Disclosure: Clear usage guidelines and disclaimers

🌟 Project Evolution

Phase 1: Initial CLI Tool

• Basic dictionary attack implementation
• Simple file processing
• Core functionality proof-of-concept

Phase 2: Enhanced CLI Version

• Added multiple hash algorithms
• Implemented progress tracking
• Professional UI with colors and animations
• Command-line argument parsing
• Performance optimizations

Phase 3: Web Portfolio

• Translated core functionality to web interface
• Added educational content and demonstrations
• Implemented safe, demo-only cracking
• Deployed to cloud platform
• Created comprehensive documentation

Future Enhancements

• GPU acceleration integration
• Advanced attack modes (hybrid, rule-based)
• Real-time collaboration features
• Educational certification integration

🚀 Deployment Information

Web Version

• Platform: Render.com
• URL: https://hash-education-portfolio.onrender.com
• Stack: Python 3.11, Flask 2.3.3, Gunicorn
• Features: Auto-deployment from GitHub, custom domain support

Local Development

Both versions can be run locally for development and testing. See individual README files for specific instructions.

📚 Learning Resources

Educational Materials

• OWASP Password Storage Guidelines
• NIST Password Guidelines
• Cryptography Engineering Book

Technical Documentation

• Python hashlib Documentation
• Flask Framework Guide
• Render Deployment Docs

🤝 Contributing

Contributions welcome! Areas for improvement:

• Additional hash algorithm support
• Enhanced educational content
• Mobile app version
• Performance optimizations
• Accessibility improvements

Development Setup

# Fork the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/hash-cracker.git
cd hash-cracker

# Create feature branch
git checkout -b feature/your-enhancement

# Make changes and test
python hash_cracker.py  # Test CLI
cd web-portfolio && python app.py  # Test web

# Submit pull request

📄 License & Disclaimer

Educational Use Only

This project is designed exclusively for educational purposes:

• ✅ Learning cybersecurity concepts
• ✅ Testing personal systems with authorization
• ✅ Educational demonstrations and training
• ✅ Security research in controlled environments

Prohibited Uses

• ❌ Unauthorized system attacks
• ❌ Illegal password cracking
• ❌ Malicious activities
• ❌ Circumventing security without permission

👤 Author

TheGhostPacket

• 🐙 GitHub: @TheGhostPacket
• 💼 LinkedIn: Your LinkedIn Profile
• 🌐 Portfolio: Live Demo
• 📧 Contact: contact@theghostpacket.com =======

An advanced educational tool for understanding password security and cryptographic hash functions

🌟 Features

✨ Enhanced User Experience

• Colorful Terminal Interface - Beautiful ANSI colors and emojis
• Real-time Progress Tracking - Live attempts counter and speed indicator
• Professional Banner - Clean, attractive startup display
• Smart Input Validation - Automatic hash format verification

🔧 Technical Improvements

• Multiple Hash Algorithms - SHA256, MD5, SHA1, SHA512 support
• Command Line Arguments - Full CLI interface with argparse
• Threading Support - Non-blocking progress indicators
• Error Handling - Robust file and encoding error management
• Performance Metrics - Detailed timing and rate statistics

🛠️ Additional Tools

• Sample Hash Generator - Create test hashes for practice
• File Size Detection - Wordlist size information
• Keyboard Interrupt Handling - Graceful exit with Ctrl+C

🚀 Installation & Usage

Basic Usage (Interactive Mode)

python hash_cracker.py

Advanced Usage (Command Line)

# Crack a SHA256 hash with rockyou.txt
python hash_cracker.py --hash 5e884898da28047151d0e56f8dc6292773603d0d6aabbdd62a11ef721d1542d8 --wordlist rockyou.txt

# Use different algorithm
python hash_cracker.py -H ef92b778bafe771e89245b89ecbc08a44a4e166c06659911881f383d4473e94f -w passwords.txt -a sha256

# Generate sample hashes for testing
python hash_cracker.py --samples

# Run without progress indicator (for scripting)
python hash_cracker.py --no-progress --hash [HASH] --wordlist [FILE]

📊 Example Output

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║                    🔓 HASH CRACKER v2.0                     ║
║                  Educational Security Tool                   ║
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🔍 Starting SHA256 crack attack...
📁 Wordlist: rockyou.txt (133.4 MB)
🎯 Target: 5e884898da28047151d0e56f8dc6292773603d0d6aabbdd62a11ef721d1542d8

⠋ Attempts: 2,847 | Rate: 15,230/sec | Time: 0.2s

🎉 SUCCESS! Password found!
📝 Password: hello
⏱️  Time taken: 0.19 seconds
🔢 Attempts: 2,847
📊 Rate: 15,037 attempts/sec

🎓 What You'll Learn

Cybersecurity Concepts

• How dictionary attacks work in practice
• Why password complexity matters
• The role of salt in password security
• Hash function properties and differences

Programming Skills

• File I/O with proper encoding handling
• Threading for non-blocking operations
• Command-line argument parsing
• Error handling and user input validation
• ANSI color codes and terminal formatting

Performance Analysis

• Algorithm efficiency comparison
• I/O bottlenecks in brute force attacks
• Memory vs. speed trade-offs

🔍 Supported Hash Algorithms

Algorithm	Output Length	Strength	Common Uses
MD5	32 chars	⚠️ Weak	Legacy systems
SHA1	40 chars	⚠️ Deprecated	Git commits
SHA256	64 chars	✅ Strong	Bitcoin, SSL
SHA512	128 chars	✅ Very Strong	High security

📁 Project Structure

hash-cracker/
├── hash_cracker.py      # Main enhanced script
├── README.md           # This documentation
├── wordlists/          # Sample wordlists
│   ├── common.txt
│   └── rockyou.txt
└── examples/           # Sample hashes
    └── test_hashes.txt

🧪 Testing with Sample Hashes

The tool includes a sample hash generator for practice:

python hash_cracker.py --samples

Sample Targets:

• hello → 2cf24dba4f21d4288094c85b66a5a6c59e9fe49a9ce0e473e8bba76ec1abb0fb (SHA256)
• password → 5e884898da28047151d0e56f8dc6292773603d0d6aabbdd62a11ef721d1542d8 (SHA256)

⚡ Performance Tips

1. Use SSD storage for faster wordlist reading
2. Smaller wordlists first - try common passwords before massive lists
3. Multiple algorithms - some hashes might be easier to crack with different functions
4. Sort wordlists by frequency for better hit rates

🛡️ Security Lessons

Why This Matters:

• Weak passwords can be cracked in seconds
• Dictionary attacks are still highly effective
• Password reuse amplifies the risk
• Proper hashing with salt prevents these attacks

Best Practices:

• Use long, complex passwords (12+ characters)
• Enable two-factor authentication
• Use unique passwords for each account
• Consider password managers

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

Educational Use Only

This tool is designed for:

• ✅ Learning cybersecurity concepts
• ✅ Testing your own systems
• ✅ Authorized penetration testing
• ✅ Security research

Prohibited Uses

• ❌ Attacking systems without permission
• ❌ Illegal password cracking
• ❌ Unauthorized access attempts
• ❌ Any malicious activities

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Areas for improvement:

• Additional hash algorithms
• GPU acceleration support
• Hybrid attack modes
• Rule-based transformations
• Web interface

📚 Further Learning

Recommended Resources:

• OWASP Password Security
• Hashcat Documentation
• John the Ripper
• Cryptography Engineering

Next Steps:

1. Study rainbow tables and their prevention
2. Learn about bcrypt, scrypt, and Argon2
3. Explore GPU-accelerated cracking
4. Understand timing attacks

👤 Built by TheGhostPacket

Remember: With great power comes great responsibility. Use this knowledge to build more secure systems, not to break them.

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