Which method does a hacker use to quickly find a password by comparing hash values used to encrypt the password?
A)Spoofing
B)TCP/IP hijacking
C)Rainbow table
D)Zombie

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The method a hacker uses to quickly find a password by comparing hash values used to encrypt the password is called a Rainbow table. It is a precomputed table containing millions of possible password combinations with their respective hash values. By comparing the hash value of the password with the values in the Rainbow table, a hacker can quickly determine the plaintext password. Spoofing, TCP/IP hijacking, and zombies are not related to password cracking through hash values.

Which Method Does a Hacker Use to Quickly Find a Password