Common brute-force tools include:
- Hydra: A fast and flexible network login cracker that supports numerous protocols.
- John the Ripper: A popular password cracking software tool that can perform dictionary attacks and brute-force attacks.
- Hashcat: A powerful password recovery tool that supports various hashing algorithms and can utilize GPU acceleration.
- Medusa: A speedy, parallel, and modular login brute-forcer that supports multiple protocols.
- sucrack: A tool specifically designed for brute-forcing local user passwords through the
sucommand on Linux systems.
These tools can be used for penetration testing and ethical hacking to assess the strength of passwords and authentication mechanisms.
