BitCracker
An open-source GPU-accelerated password cracking tool for BitLocker-encrypted storage devices using dictionary attacks.
What is BitCracker?
BitCracker is an open-source password cracking tool specifically for storage devices encrypted with Microsoft BitLocker. It performs dictionary attacks to recover user passwords or recovery passwords, utilizing GPU acceleration via CUDA and OpenCL for speed. The tool extracts hashes from encrypted disk images and supports both fast attacks and MAC-verified modes to ensure accuracy.
Security researchers, forensic analysts, and penetration testers who need to assess or recover access to BitLocker-encrypted drives in legal or authorized testing scenarios.
BitCracker is unique as the first open-source tool focused on BitLocker encryption, offering GPU-accelerated performance and compatibility with John The Ripper. Its research-backed approach and support for multiple attack modes provide a specialized solution for a niche in digital forensics.
Overview
BitCracker is the first open source password cracking tool for memory units encrypted with BitLocker
Use Cases
Best For
- Performing forensic analysis on BitLocker-encrypted drives
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