CYBER.ORG – LAB – Dictionary Attack

Objective:

Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators to determine the type of attack.

Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool to assess organizational security.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: Lab – Dictionary Attack.pptx

Assignment:

  1. Read the Lab – Dictionary Attack.pptx presentation.
  2. Use your Kali Linux console at https://uscyberrange.org to follow along with the presentation and learn how to use Dictionary Attacks to crack passwords.
  3. Continue through to the “Launch the Attack” slide. Take a screenshot of the cracked passwords as a result of the Dictionary attack.
  4. Upload this screenshot to today’s assignment post on our Google Classroom page to confirm completion of the lab.

Assigned: November 1st, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 3rd, 2021