# Passwords

### Recognize the passwords used. 

```
if the hash starts by $1$, MD5 is used;
if the hash starts by $2$ or $2a$, Blowfish is used;
if the hash starts by $5$, SHA-256 is used;
if the hash starts by $6$, SHA-512 is used.
```

#### Search for Hashes under kali.

```
hashcat --example-hashes
```