CompTIA PenTest+ (PT1-002) — Question 82

A penetration tester runs the unshadow command on a machine. Which of the following tools will the tester most likely use NEXT?

Answer options

• A. John the Ripper
• B. Hydra
• C. Mimikatz
• D. Cain and Abel

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The unshadow command is typically used to combine password hashes and shadow files, which prepares the data for cracking. John the Ripper is specifically designed for password cracking, making it the most likely next tool. The other options, while useful in different contexts, do not directly align with the immediate goal of cracking the combined hashes.