Hack Gmail/Yahoo/Facebook Password by brute force attack using Hydra - Backtrack

First, lets take a quick overview about what we're going to do here. We'll apply different passwords on the target's Gmail id from a password list using Hydra which is available with Backtrack It'll easily get back the password on successful login. Requirements: A password.txt file with a list of expected passwords, Either write your own or download one(just google it) Backtrack 5 (any version) Internet Connection Lets Hack something for real, Turn on your Backtrack Navigate to Applications > Backtrack > Privilege Escalation > Password Attacks > Online Attacks > hydra-gtk and launch the hydra tool Now, under the Target tab set following parameters Single target > smtp.gmail.com port > 465 Protocol > smtp and check > use SSL, show attempts and Be Verbose Click on Password tab, set these parameters Username > target email address Password List > select the Password.txt file check the option > try Login as password Now move to start tab and click on start button at the bottom to begin the attack. If everything goes well, then you'll get the password. #Note: Using a brute force attack from a Password list will never guarantee any successful result it depends how lucky you're. Hacking someones account without their permission is a crime so do use at your own risk.