Break the Code: Crack LM and NTLM Hashes Using CudaHashCat

Understanding the evolution of Windows authentication protocols helps in grasping why LM and NTLM hashes are still relevant today. LM hashes originated in the early days of LAN Manager, a network operating system developed jointly by Microsoft and 3Com. At the time, security requirements were rudimentary, and computing power was limited, making LM hashing sufficient… Read More »