NETWORK SECURITY TESTING, ANONYMIZING TRAFFIC AND PASSWORD CRACKING: A REVIEW OF HPING3, PROXYCHAINS AND JOHN THE RIPPER TOOLS
International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science · 2023
Hping3The purpose of this research paper is to provide an overview of five essential network security tools: hping3, proxychains, and John the Ripper.Hping3 is a versatile tool used for testing, auditing, and traffic analysis of network systems.Proxychains provides users with anonymity and security while browsing the internet.John the Ripper is a password cracking tool used to test password strength and identify weak passwords.Through this research paper, readers will gain a entry level understanding of the features, capabilities, and applications of these tools and how they can be used in various network security scenarios.