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post quantum algorithms - 4m1d0n - 06-13-2024
Hello,
I'm aware that Hashcat is a powerful tool primarily designed for password hash cracking. With the ongoing standardization of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms by NIST, I am curious to know if there are any plans or ongoing developments to support these new algorithms in Hashcat. some examples of said algorithms are CRYSTALS-Kyber, CRYSTALS-Dilithium, and Falcon.
RE: post quantum algorithms - penguinkeeper - 06-13-2024
There'd have to be some KDF to turn the password into a viable key and currently, there aren't really any products that use it in a way that would be helpful so it'll be added but only when a product is crackable and uses post-quantum stuff. If it's hash-based, it should be more than possible but lattice-based algorithms may be a lot more difficult to implement