BRUTE FORCE & CRACKING

Brute Force
& Cracking Tools

Advanced password attack and credential testing tools with 4 specialized modules for authentication bypass and password strength assessment.

What are Brute Force & Cracking Attacks?

Brute force and password cracking attacks are systematic methods of attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or encrypted data by trying numerous password combinations until the correct one is found. These attacks exploit weak passwords, inadequate account lockout policies, and insufficient authentication mechanisms.

Brute force attacks can take many forms including dictionary attacks using common passwords, credential stuffing using leaked username/password combinations, and systematic character-by-character password guessing. Modern attackers leverage distributed computing, GPU acceleration, and rainbow tables to dramatically increase attack speed and effectiveness against poorly protected systems.

MAW-AIO's brute force and cracking modules are designed for authorized security testing to identify weak passwords, test authentication controls, and assess password policy effectiveness. These tools help organizations understand their exposure to credential-based attacks and implement appropriate defensive measures including strong password requirements, multi-factor authentication, and account lockout policies.

4 Brute Force & Cracking Modules

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WP XMLRPC Brute Force

Operational WordPress

Exploit WordPress XMLRPC multicall functionality to bypass rate limiting and perform high-speed brute force attacks against WordPress authentication.

Key Features:

  • XMLRPC multicall exploitation (100+ attempts per request)
  • Automated user enumeration
  • Dictionary and combo list support
  • Rate limit bypass techniques
  • Multi-threaded concurrent attacks
  • Success tracking and credential storage

XMLRPC amplification allows testing hundreds of passwords in seconds

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Combo Cracker

Operational High Speed

Test authentication endpoints with combo lists (email:password format) using credential stuffing techniques to identify password reuse and leaked credentials.

Key Features:

  • Combo list parsing (user:pass, email:pass formats)
  • Multi-protocol support (HTTP, HTTPS, custom endpoints)
  • Proxy rotation and IP switching
  • User-agent randomization
  • Custom POST/GET request configuration
  • Real-time hit detection and logging

Detects credential reuse from data breaches and public leaks

30

Webshell Brute Force

Operational

Attempt to crack password-protected web shells by testing common passwords and custom wordlists against shell authentication mechanisms.

Key Features:

  • Multiple webshell type support (c99, r57, WSO, b374k)
  • Authentication method detection
  • Custom wordlist integration
  • Default password database (1000+ common passwords)
  • Session management and cookie handling
  • Automated verification of successful access

Useful for incident response when discovering password-protected backdoors

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Password Cracker

Operational Hash Cracking

Advanced hash cracking with support for multiple algorithms including MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, bcrypt, and NTLM using dictionary attacks and rainbow tables.

Key Features:

  • 20+ hash algorithm support (MD5, SHA, bcrypt, NTLM)
  • Dictionary attack with rule-based mutations
  • Rainbow table integration
  • Automatic hash type detection
  • GPU acceleration support
  • Progress tracking and session resume

Supports billions of hash attempts per second with GPU acceleration

Attack Strategies & Techniques

Dictionary Attack

Uses pre-compiled lists of common passwords, leaked credentials, and likely password patterns based on user information and common substitutions.

Fast execution speed
High success rate on weak passwords

Credential Stuffing

Exploits password reuse by testing username/password pairs from data breaches against other services where users may have reused credentials.

Leverages leaked databases
Targets password reuse behavior

Hash Cracking

Recovers plaintext passwords from hashed values using rainbow tables, dictionary attacks with mutations, or brute force character combinations.

Offline attack capability
GPU acceleration support

Defense & Mitigation Strategies

Authentication Hardening

  • Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts
  • Enforce strong password policies (12+ characters, complexity)
  • Deploy account lockout after failed login attempts
  • Use CAPTCHA or rate limiting on login forms
  • Disable XMLRPC on WordPress installations

Monitoring & Detection

  • Monitor for unusual login patterns and failed attempts
  • Implement IP-based blocking and geofencing
  • Use bcrypt or Argon2 for password hashing (not MD5/SHA1)
  • Check passwords against breach databases (HaveIBeenPwned)
  • Enable login notifications and anomaly alerts

Password Strength & Cracking Time

Password Type Example Time to Crack Security Level
Common Password password123 Instant Very Weak
Dictionary Word sunshine < 1 second Very Weak
8 chars (lowercase) abcdefgh ~2 minutes Weak
8 chars (mixed case + numbers) Abc123Xy ~8 hours Medium
12 chars (mixed + special) P@ssw0rd!234 ~200 years Strong
16 chars (random complex) 9K#mP$2vQ@4xL!8z ~400 trillion years Very Strong

Times estimated using modern GPU cracking rigs (8x RTX 4090). Actual times vary based on hardware and algorithm.

Legal Warning & Responsible Use

Unauthorized Access is a Crime

Brute force attacks and password cracking against systems you don't own or have explicit permission to test constitute unauthorized access and are prosecuted as serious crimes under federal and international law. These tools are provided for authorized security testing only.

Criminal Penalties:

  • CFAA violations: up to 10 years imprisonment (USA)
  • Computer Misuse Act: up to 10 years (UK)
  • Fines exceeding $250,000 USD

Authorized Use Only:

  • Written permission from system owner
  • Professional penetration testing engagements
  • Educational/lab environments you control

Rate Limiting Notice: Aggressive brute force attacks can cause service disruption and trigger security alerts. Always use responsible testing practices with appropriate delays and respect for production systems.