The Hash-Buster project is a cybersecurity tool designed to explore the strengths and weaknesses of password hashing mechanisms. It demonstrates how different hashing algorithms (such as MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256) work, and highlights the risks of weak or unsalted hashes in password storage. The project focuses on password security analysis by implementing techniques like dictionary attacks and brute-force attacks to recover plaintext passwords from hashed values. By simulating real-world password cracking scenarios, Hash-Buster emphasizes the importance of strong password policies, modern hashing algorithms (like bcrypt, scrypt, and Argon2), and the use of salting and peppering techniques. The project serves as both an educational tool for students and researchers and a practical demonstration for cybersecurity enthusiasts, aiming to raise awareness about password vulnerabilities and best practices in securing sensitive user data.