> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hacking-notes.jord4n.pro/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hacking-notes.jord4n.pro/useful-resources/forensics/depix-images.md).

# Depix Images

Depix image recovery notes for reversing pixelated text, preparing source images, running Depix, and validating recovered secrets during OSINT work.

We locate the PDF file: `Using OpenVAS.pdf`.

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When opening this file, we discover the pixelated password for the administrator account

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### Password decryption:

To crack the hidden password, we use Depix software:

{% embed url="<https://github.com/spipm/Depix>" %}

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```bash
git clone https://github.com/spipm/Depix
cd Depix
```

Then execute the command:

```bash
python3 depix.py /
    -p pixel.png /
    -s images/searchimages/debruinseq_notepad_Windows10_closeAndSpaced.png /
    -o /home/jordan/Desktop/password.png
```

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The decrypted password is:

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We log in as root user with this password.

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