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Cain and Abel (penetration testing tool)

The software tool Cain and Abel is a password recovery tool which tests the Microsoft Operating System for security weaknesses and potentially unauthorised access to system information. The tool decodes, decrypts and uncovers passwords by means such as brute-force and cryptanalysis attacks, network sniffing and protocols analysis.

Alternative Names

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Cain and Abel (penetration testing tool) is a useful but optional skill for 2 occupation(s).

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Quick Facts

TypeKnowledge
ClassificationESCO
DigitalYes
GreenNo
Optional for2 occupations
Total occupations2
Alt names5

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