Execute an Offline Password Attack in Linux

The video tutorial introduces Hashcat, a powerful password cracking software, and demonstrates its use in extracting and cracking password hashes from a compromised machine. It covers the process of cleaning hash files, executing Hashcat commands, and monitoring the cracking process. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of identifying the correct hash type and provides tips for using Hashcat effectively.

Explain the significance of the output formats in Hashcat.

What steps should you take if the wrong hash type is used in Hashcat?

What was the duration taken to crack the password in the demonstration?