discovered 03 Aug 2026
hashcat
→ View on GitHubhashcat is a high-performance password recovery tool that supports various attack modes and over 300 hashing algorithms, leveraging CPUs, GPUs, and hardware accelerators across multiple operating systems. Its primary use case is to facilitate distributed password cracking, making it suitable for security professionals and penetration testers. Notable features include extensive algorithm support, optimized performance for different hardware configurations, and a well-developed community for support and collaboration.