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simple_predefined_brute-force-password-cracker

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A Python brute-force password cracking script using itertools to generate all possible character combinations. It attempts to match the target password and tracks the number of attempts, printing progress every 100,000 tries. Ideal for understanding brute-force techniques and itertools usage.

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# Brute-Force Password Cracker

![Brute-Force Password Cracker](https://imgur.com/ZOpAi7U.png)

This Python script demonstrates a brute-force password attack by generating all possible combinations of a given set of characters. It attempts to match a target password and provides progress updates during the process.

## Features

- Generates all possible character combinations up to the length of the target password.
- Tracks and displays the number of attempts.
- Returns the password when found or notifies if the password isn't found after all attempts.

## Requirements

- Python 3.x

## Installation

Clone the repository:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/SagarBiswas-MultiHAT/brute-force-password-cracker.git
```

Navigate to the project directory:

```bash
cd brute-force-password-cracker
```

## Usage

1. Open the `script.py` file and set your desired `target_password` and `allowed_characters`.
2. Run the script:
   ```bash
   python script.py
   ```

## Example

Here's a breakdown of how the script calculates the number of combinations:

```python
characters = "abc"
target_password = "abc"
```

For each length:
- Length 1: 3 ** 1 = 3 (e.g., "a", "b", "c")
- Length 2: 3 ** 2 = 9 (e.g., "aa", "ab", "ac", ..., "cc")
- Length 3: 3 ** 3 = 27 (e.g., "aaa", "aab", ..., "ccc")

Total combinations to try: 3 + 9 + 27 = 39.

#### Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests.

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