PasswordDic aggregates top password lists from 2011 to 2019. It aims to provide security professionals with a readily available collection of common and weak passwords for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. The repository focuses on providing a categorized set of password lists for various systems.
This project offers a historical collection of password lists, which is valuable for understanding evolving password trends. The lists are categorized by type (SSH, database, etc.), streamlining the selection process. The repository hosts a large collection of password lists, supporting comprehensive testing scenarios.
- SSH Passwords: Lists of common and weak SSH passwords for brute-force and dictionary attacks.
- Database Passwords: Collections of passwords targeting common database systems.
- Management Passwords: Password lists for web application and system administration interfaces.
- Weak Passwords: Focuses on known weak and easily guessable passwords.
- Subdomain Names: Lists of common subdomain names often used in web applications.
The project appears to be relatively mature, with active maintenance indicated by recent commits. The provided links suggest the source of the data is well-established. The lack of detailed documentation could be improved for easier integration.
Security testers and penetration testers benefit from PasswordDic by providing readily available password lists to assess system security. It simplifies the process of gathering password payloads for various attack scenarios, offering a valuable resource for vulnerability analysis and security audits.