openwall / openwall/john

Add GPU side mask support to SSH-OpenCL format

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Description

@magnumripper How can I get you interested in this? :-)

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Research direction

The issue does not name any files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the SSH-OpenCL format and its existing mask handling, then determine the requirements for GPU side mask support and add coverage showing that the feature works.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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