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Which technique(s) can be employed to improve the odds of success, or reduce the time/resources required to successfully crack a password? (Pick all that apply.)
Use rainbow tables
Use the GIDDYUNICORN kit, leaked by the "ShadowBrokers" from the NSA's TAO division
Custom wordlists based on information gathered about the target
Write an email directly to the NSA, with a properly filled out ID-10T form attached, requesting assistance in cracking the password
Rainbow tables precompute hashes resulting in less time actually cracking. Discovering the targets hobbies, sports teams, important dates, family members names, along with other personal information, can be used to generate a custom word list containing variations of these which may help crack the password.
GIDDYUNICORN, as far as I know, is not a tool in the NSA's arsenal, nor has it been leaked.
I can't confirm what the NSA will do if you write them and ask them to help you crack your neighbors WiFi password, but anything is worth a shot, right?
No, I called the local intel office and you must fill out the ID-10T form which includes submitting fingerprints, dna samples, and front and profile pics. They'll also need you to appear in person with a written statement of intent...
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