= Pwdump
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Pwdump is a tool used to extract password hashes from the Windows SAM (Security Account Manager) database. It can retrieve user account passwords in a format that can be processed by password cracking tools. Pwdump works by exploiting the way Windows stores password hashes and can be used for security auditing and penetration testing purposes. The tool typically outputs password hashes in different formats, such as LM (LAN Manager) and NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) hashes, depending on the version and configuration of Windows.
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