SAM Files and NT Password Hashes
By: Grifter (2600 Salt Lake City)
§ Introduction
I know that this topic has been covered by others on more than one occasion, but I
figured I'd go over it yet again and throw in an update or two. Let me start with
what this is all about: SAM Files & NT Password Hashes.
NT Password Hashes - When you type your password into a Windows NT, 2000, or XP login
Windows encrypts your password using an encryption scheme that turns your password
into something that looks like this: