How to download and use a wordlist? [RockYou.txt]
In this post, I want to share how you can use a wordlist for hacking accounts.
What is a wordlist?
In the context of cybersecurity, a wordlist is a collection of words that are commonly used in password cracking. Password cracking is the process of trying to guess or crack a password by systematically testing different combinations of words, characters, and symbols until the correct password is found. Wordlists can be created manually or automatically by software tools, and they can contain thousands or even millions of words.
What is the use of a Wordlist?
Attackers use wordlists to break into computer systems, steal sensitive data, or spread malware. They can use tools such as brute-force attacks or dictionary attacks to test the passwords against the wordlist. Brute-force attacks try every possible combination of characters until they find the correct password, while dictionary attacks use wordlists to guess passwords that are commonly used, such as “password” or “123456”.
What is RockYou.txt?
RockYou.txt is a popular wordlist created by gathering the real passwords found in multiple data breaches.
Download RockYou.txt
How to use a wordlist like RockYou.txt to hack accounts?
- Download Download RockYou.txt file and Extract it.
- Decide the website you want to bruteforce
- Write a script in Python or use prebuilt scripts and tools like wpscan
- Enumerate passwords through the RockYou.txt file and try each password on the website
Note: Wordlists only work if user is not using password generator to generate their passwords or their accounts got breached previously.
Warning: Only for educational purposes, proceed with caution.
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