No, you didn’t. You saw a site that had a precomputed lookup table (rainbow table) or had previously cracked that exact hash. If your password is cisco or 12345, many hash databases will return it. But if your password is strong and random, the site will fail.
R1(config)# enable algorithm-type scrypt secret MyP@ssw0rd2024
R1(config)# username admin algorithm-type scrypt secret MyP@ssw0rd2024
Why Type 9 is better:
If you are still using Type 5 hashes from old devices, consider them a legacy risk. cisco secret 5 password decrypt
Some popular tools for attempting to crack or recover Cisco Secret 5 passwords include:
If you have legitimate authorization, here’s a practical guide: No, you didn’t
If unsuccessful, try rules:
hashcat -m 500 -a 0 -r best64.rule cisco.hash rockyou.txt
Brute-force as last resort (very slow for complex passwords): Why Type 9 is better:
hashcat -m 500 -a 3 ?l?l?l?l?l?l?l?l
If the password is long (>10 chars with mixed case/symbols), you will likely never crack it.