<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Learn how to crack password-protected ZIP files using John the Ripper on Kali Linux in a cybersecurity project.</li><li>John the Ripper is a powerful tool for password cracking and security audits, supporting various hash types and file formats.</li><li>ZIP files are chosen for this project due to their beginner-friendly nature and compatibility with John the Ripper.</li><li>Project setup involves creating a password-protected ZIP file and using Kali Linux with RDP access.</li><li>Steps include creating the ZIP file, starting Kali Linux, finding the IP address, connecting via RDP, transferring the file, and using John the Ripper.</li><li>After setting up, extracting the hash from the ZIP file, saving it to a text file, and cracking the password with John the Ripper is done.</li><li>John the Ripper successfully cracked the ZIP file password, emphasizing the importance of strong passwords in cybersecurity.</li></ul>

How to Crack Password-Protected ZIP Files Using John the Ripper on Kali Linux

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