
: Standard FTP sends passwords in plain text. SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) encrypts both the credentials and the data.
Using a wordlist for an FTP audit usually involves tools like , Medusa , or ncrack . A typical command might look like this: ftp password wordlist high quality
However, the core principle remains: A 50KB list containing the exact seasonal pattern used by a company's IT department will defeat an FTP server in seconds, while a 50GB generic list will fail and trigger alarms. : Standard FTP sends passwords in plain text