Kali Linux Tutorial: SSH Brute-Force & Dictionary Attacks (Hydra, Crunch) - Ethical Hacking Lab

Описание: Learn how common Brute-Force and Dictionary Password Attacks work so you can defend against them!

This ethical hacking tutorial provides a detailed, educational walkthrough for cybersecurity beginners on the mechanics of a password attack. We execute a simulated attack within a controlled, safe Cybersecurity Homelab environment against a self-owned target (Secure Shell - SSH) on a PfSense Firewall. This process is crucial for understanding how to secure network devices and harden user authentication.

Key Tools and Techniques Covered:

Wordlists: Understanding password trends and dictionary creation.

Crunch: Generating highly customized and efficient wordlists for focused attacks.

Hydra: The fast, parallelized login cracker for exploiting vulnerable services.

By demonstrating this attack methodology, you will gain the knowledge required to implement strong defensive measures, such as rate limiting, account lockout policies, and choosing robust passwords. This is a foundational skill for aspiring Penetration Testers and Security Analysts.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
1:33 Wordlists
5:21 Crunch
10:03 Hydra
13:41 Enable Secure Shell on Pfsense
14:14 Configure Pfsense Firewall Rules
15:50 Brute-force & Dictionary Attack Demonstration