Show HN: Hashish v5.5.1 – C++ Hash Cracker, Extreme Performance Boost

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3 points by karim7793 2 days ago

Show HN: Hashish v5.5.1 - Blazing-Fast Hash Cracking with C++ Optimizations Hashish is a powerful, hybrid Python and C++ tool for hash cracking, built for security professionals and auditors. This v5.5.1 update brings a major performance boost: hashcracker.cpp (over 1400 lines) is now highly optimized with pthread and OpenMP for maximum multi-threaded speed. Expect impressive gains across all attack methods! Hashish offers: * Optimized Performance: Core C++ engine for raw speed. * Versatile Attacks: Dictionary, Brute-Force, and built-in Rainbow Table generation. * Broad Hash Support: Handles many algorithms via OpenSSL. * User-Friendly: Easy-to-use Python interface. Whether you're auditing password strength or exploring hash vulnerabilities, Hashish delivers.