How I Cracked a 128-bit Password
Summary
This article details a method for cracking a 128-bit password that was stored using reversible encryption. The author explains that even very long passwords can be easily reversed if the encryption method allows for it.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The article describes a successful attack against a password storage mechanism, which represents a win for attackers and a risk for defenders.
Defender Context
This post highlights a critical vulnerability in how passwords can be stored. Defenders must ensure that passwords are not stored using reversible encryption, as this makes even long passwords vulnerable to simple decryption attacks.