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zip2john

A tool to extract password hashes from zip files for use with John the Ripper password cracker. This is a utility tool usually installed as part of the John the Ripper installation. More information: https://www.openwall.com/john/.
  • Extract the password hash from an archive, listing all files in the archive:
    zip2john {{path/to/file.zip}}
  • Extract the password hash using [o]nly a specific compressed file:
    zip2john -o {{path/to/compressed_file}} {{path/to/file.zip}}
  • Extract the password hash from a compressed file to a specific file (for use with John the Ripper):
    zip2john -o {{path/to/compressed_file}} {{path/to/file.zip}} > {{file.hash}}

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