With a knowledge of how md5 works, would it be possible to use a population based algorithm such as genetic programming to break simple passwords?
For examples, given a md5 hash for a string that is between 5 to 10 characters, we are to try to get the string back.
If yes, what could be
- A good representation for an individual of the population
- Selction criteria
- Recombination methods
This is to understand the application of genetic algorithms and to know if anyone has done anything of this sort.