Is it illegal to crack passwords?

Under U.S. state and federal laws, more charges can be added depending on what threat actors do once they gain unauthorized access. In short, using a password cracking method to access one's own password is legal. Using these methods or tools to gain access to someone else's password can lead to criminal charges.

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