zip2john

Extract hash from ZIP

$ zip2john [archive.zip] > [hash.txt]

$ zip2john [archive.zip]::[file.txt] > [hash.txt]

$ john [hash.txt]

$ john --show [hash.txt]

zip2john [options] archive.zip [> hash.txt]

zip2john extracts password hashes from ZIP files. It prepares hashes for John the Ripper.
Hash extraction works on encrypted ZIPs. Both PKZIP and AES encryption.
Output is John-compatible format. Pipe to file for cracking.
Multiple files in archive handled. Each produces hash entry.
Used with John the Ripper for recovery. Dictionary and brute-force attacks.

1. Extract hash: `zip2john archive.zip > hash.txt`
2. Crack hash: `john hash.txt`
3. View result: `john --show hash.txt`

For authorized recovery only. Strong passwords take time. Part of John the Ripper suite.

zip2john is part of John the Ripper password cracker. It enables ZIP password recovery.

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