Computer Security Introduction : Installing Hashcat on Windows & Generating MD5 Hashes with CertUtil

Описание: 🔐 Learn Password Security with Hashcat on Windows!
In this tutorial, I'll walk you through:
✅ How to install Hashcat on Windows step-by-step
✅ Generating MD5 hashes using Windows built-in CertUtil command
✅ Setting up your first password cracking lab environment
✅ Understanding hash functions and why they matter for cybersecurity
What You'll Learn:

Complete Hashcat installation process on Windows
Using CertUtil to create MD5 hashes without third-party tools
Basic command-line operations for security testing
Setting up hash files for educational password cracking
Why understanding attack methods improves your defenses

Commands Covered:

certutil -hashfile filename MD5
hashcat.exe --help
hashcat.exe -I (device information)
Creating and managing hash files

Perfect for:
👨‍🎓 Computer Science students
👩‍💻 Cybersecurity beginners
🔒 IT professionals learning penetration testing
📚 Anyone interested in password security
⚠️ Educational Use Only - Always follow ethical guidelines and only test systems you own or have explicit permission to test.
Next Video: We'll dive into actual password cracking with dictionary attacks and brute force methods!
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