cw_brief2.md

module_title	module_code	module_leader	cohort	handout	due	title	type	group	effort	credits	submit_via	feedback_date	feedback_method	wordlimit	short	ilos
Programming and Algorithms	4061CM	James Shuttleworth	2020/21 Semster 1	14/09/2020	16/10/2020	Brute Force	Report	false	20 Hours	10	Uniwise (Link to follow)	30/10/2020	Feedback via Uniwise	1000	A report detailing the design of a solution to a problem that requires development of an algorithm.	1. Understand basic theoretical aspects that apply to programming 2. Design simple software to meet given specifications

Task and Mark Distribution

To gain a pass, your solution should be able to break into the basic set of binaries and have appropriate testing, version control and documentation.

To gain grades over 60%, your tool must also be able to deal with arbitrary-length passwords that are made up of dictionary words with modification. Example binaries are given in the "intermediate" folder.

To gain grades over 70%, you will also need to be able to deal with passwords of any length, with (almost) all ASCII characters as valid symbols, making use of a flaw in the binaries that allows a "timing attack".

Due date

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