Minimum length: 12+ chars. Include uppercase, numbers, symbols.
python3 cisco_crack.py '$1$cisco$Tm3fH4jK9lQ8xP2mN7bR/.' -w rockyou.txt cisco secret 5 password decrypt
Cisco devices, such as routers and switches, use a variety of password types to secure access to their configuration and management interfaces. One of these password types is the "secret 5" password, which is used to encrypt passwords using a specific algorithm. In this write-up, we'll explore the concept of Cisco Secret 5 passwords, their encryption mechanism, and most importantly, how to decrypt them. Minimum length: 12+ chars
R1(config)# enable algorithm-type scrypt secret MyP@ssw0rd2024
R1(config)# username admin algorithm-type scrypt secret MyP@ssw0rd2024
Why Type 9 is better:
If you are still using Type 5 hashes from old devices, consider them a legacy risk. Cisco devices, such as routers and switches, use