Hashcat

Hashcat Quick Guide Techniques & Tips | Cyber AdvisorsCyber Advisors, Inc.

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hashcat -m <hash_mode> <hash_file> <wordlist_file>

When cracking a hash you have specify what type of hash you are cracking. If I wanted to figure out what number what associated with the md5 hash, I would do the command hashcat --help | grep "md5" and you can do this for any hash you are working with.