hashcat/hashcat
Apr 2025 – Apr 2025
1 Month active
Languages Used
COpenCL
Technical Skills
C ProgrammingCryptographyOpenCL DevelopmentPassword CrackingSIMD Optimization
Andreas Vikerup
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Andreas Vikerup
Andreas Vikerup developed a new cryptographic module for the hashcat/hashcat repository, enabling password cracking for hashes using double SHA-256 with salt. He implemented both OpenCL kernels and a C module to handle matching, searching, and hash decoding or encoding, focusing on performance through SIMD optimization. This work expanded hashcat’s support for salted, double-hash schemes, enhancing its utility for security assessments and incident response. Andreas applied his expertise in C programming, cryptography, and OpenCL development to deliver a feature that addressed the need for efficient evaluation of complex password hashing methods, demonstrating depth in both algorithm design and optimization.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
100%Features
Repository Contributions
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Bugs
0
Commits
1
Features
1
Lines of code
1,053
Activity Months1
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April 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Apr 1, 2025April 2025 monthly summary for hashcat/hashcat: Delivered a new cryptographic module to crack passwords hashed with double SHA-256 and salt, expanding assessment capabilities for salted hash schemes. Implemented OpenCL kernels for matching and searching and added a C module for hash decoding/encoding; leveraged SIMD optimizations for performance. This work is tracked under commit 3268b58e2417b1e240743f47bc355a91b8e2b562 with message 'add module 20713 - sha256(sha256(pass+salt))'.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Apr 1, 2025April 2025 monthly summary for hashcat/hashcat: Delivered a new cryptographic module to crack passwords hashed with double SHA-256 and salt, expanding assessment capabilities for salted hash schemes. Implemented OpenCL kernels for matching and searching and added a C module for hash decoding/encoding; leveraged SIMD optimizations for performance. This work is tracked under commit 3268b58e2417b1e240743f47bc355a91b8e2b562 with message 'add module 20713 - sha256(sha256(pass+salt))'.
April 2025
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Quality Metrics
Correctness100.0%
Maintainability100.0%
Architecture100.0%
Performance100.0%
AI Usage20.0%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
COpenCL
Technical Skills
C ProgrammingCryptographyOpenCL DevelopmentPassword CrackingSIMD Optimization
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