[Day 8] 5. Creating your own password list

Creating Your Own Password List with Crunch

1. Setup:

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   mkdir hackwifi
   cd hackwifi
   mkdir mylist
   cd mylist
   vim char.txt
   

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     char.txt

     , write the characters you want to include in the passwords (e.g.,
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     1234567890

     ).

2. Generate the Password List:

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   crunch 3 3 -f char.txt -o mylist.txt
   

   • What it does:
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       3 3

       : Minimum and maximum password length is 3 characters.
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       char.txt

       : File containing characters for password generation.
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       mylist.txt

       : Output file where passwords are stored.

3. Alternative Command:

   • Skip the

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     char.txt

     file and specify characters directly:

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     crunch 3 3 0123456789 -o mylist.txt
     

4. Additional Tips:

   • Crunch will show the estimated size of the file while generating passwords.

   • You can include special characters, letters, or any other known hints in

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     char.txt

     or directly in the command:

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     crunch 3 3 @#$123ABC -o mylist.txt
     

     • Example: If the password contains letters, numbers, and special characters, Crunch will combine all possibilities.

This way, you can create a tailored wordlist to use with tools like

aircrack-ng