Medusa

Password Attackskali · parrot

Parallel, modular login brute-forcer similar to Hydra.

Install

sudo apt install medusa

medusa -h target.com -u admin -P wordlist.txt -M ssh

Use only on systems you are authorized to test. Follow program scope.

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