Generate the hash for the password protected PDF file (I’m using my ex020.pdf exercise file) and store it in a file (pdf2john.py is a Python program, so you need to have Python installed): I have a video showing how to use oclHashcat to crack PDF passwords, but I was also asked how to do this with John The Ripper on Windows.ĭownload the latest jumbo edition john-the-ripper-v1.8.0-jumbo-1-win-32.7z from the custom builds page.ĭownload the previous jumbo edition John the Ripper 1.7.9-jumbo-5 (Windows binaries, ZIP, 3845 KB).Įxtract file cyggcc_s-1.dll from the previous jumbo edition, and copy it to folder John-the-Ripper-v1.8.0-jumbo-1-Win-32\run.
