🔐 SMB Password Cracker (Batch Script)

A simple Windows Batch-based SMB password brute-forcer that attempts to authenticate to a remote SMB share using the built-in net use command.
This project demonstrates the concept of password brute-forcing in a controlled lab environment for cybersecurity learning and testing purposes.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This project is intended strictly for educational use in authorized environments only.
Do not use this tool on any network, system, or host you do not own or have explicit permission to test.

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🧠 Overview

This script automates attempts to connect to an SMB share by looping through a list of possible passwords for a specified username and IP address.
It was developed entirely in Windows Batch as part of a personal cybersecurity learning project.

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⚙️ Features

• Brute-forces SMB login credentials using net use
• Reads passwords from a custom wordlist file
• Simple and lightweight — no external dependencies
• Useful for understanding Windows authentication behavior and brute-force techniques

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🖥️ Usage

1. Clone or download this repository.
2. Open the Batch script in a Command Prompt with appropriate permissions.
3. Run it and provide:
   • Target IP address
   • SMB username
   • Path to your password wordlist file

C:\> password_crackerSMB.bat