# Hash Cracking & Tools

- [Hashcat Techniques](/pentesting-notes/certification-preparation/cpts-prep/password-attacks-and-lateral-movement/hash-cracking-and-tools/hashcat.md)
- [John the Ripper](/pentesting-notes/certification-preparation/cpts-prep/password-attacks-and-lateral-movement/hash-cracking-and-tools/john-the-ripper.md)
- [Custom Wordlists & Rules](/pentesting-notes/certification-preparation/cpts-prep/password-attacks-and-lateral-movement/hash-cracking-and-tools/custom-wordlists-rules.md)
- [Cracking Protected Files](/pentesting-notes/certification-preparation/cpts-prep/password-attacks-and-lateral-movement/hash-cracking-and-tools/cracking-protected-files.md)