ZIP and WINRAR Password Cracking Using KALI

Even though ZIP files are useful for organizing and compressing numerous files, they can occasionally present difficulties if the passphrase is encrypted and forgotten. John the Ripper, who goes by "John" most of the time, provides a way to try to recover or "crack" these passwords. We will go into great detail about using {John} for ZIP password recovery in this extensive article. A small tool called fcrackzip was created especially to solve this problem and help users recover lost ZIP passwords.

To crack password-protected ZIP archives, use fcrackzip, a quick password cracker with some assembly code. It can be used in a variety of ways, from straightforward brute force attacks to more intricate ones utilizing pieces of the ZIP password that are known.

Disclaimer: It’s crucial to reiterate that attempting to crack ZIP files without proper authorization is both unethical and illegal. Always ensure you have explicit permission.