00:02
Here, permissions for login file.
00:14
Use isal to check permissions.
00:23
Permissions are determined by file owner group and others.
00:29
Then permission for etc password file.
00:41
Here, use isal etc password then encrypted password on linux, unix.
01:10
Encrypted passwords are stored in hash etc shadow file.
01:18
Forensic examiner using a password cracker.
01:22
Password cracker is used to attempt various password combinations.
01:34
Examiners use it to check password strength and assess security risk.
01:40
Now, why check etc passwd? examiners might check for unauthorized users, password policies etc.
02:01
Now, logins and passwords in the shadow file.
02:05
The shadow file contains encrypted passwords not plain text...