Elcomsoft Unveils Intelligent Load Balancing in Distributed Password Recovery to Maximize Hardware Efficiency

ElcomSoft Co. Ltd. updates Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery, introducing intelligent load-balancing to enhance resource utilization across heterogeneous hardware when performing password attacks. The update is designed to optimize performance by distributing processing tasks dynamically among all available compute units. The updated load balancing feature results in faster recovery times, reduced idle periods, and maximized efficiency for each system component.

Intelligent Load Balancing Enhances GPU-based Hardware Acceleration

The new load-balancing algorithm in EDPR 4.70 is capable of recognizing and adapting to the capabilities of diverse hardware configurations, intelligently allocating tasks to leverage the unique strengths of each unit. By analyzing both the load capacity and processing speed of each available component, including dedicated GPUs, CPUs, and integrated graphic, intelligent load balancer can achieve substantial performance gains with existing hardware.

Unlike traditional load balancing methods, which may assign tasks solely based on hardware specifications or a fixed ratio of workload per unit, EDPR’s advanced load balancer considers both the number of processing cores and the relative performance of each component. For example, it prioritizes faster, high-performance dedicated GPUs for the bulk of computational tasks while strategically engaging CPUs only when their use yields a net performance gain considering the inevitable overhead. The end result is a highly efficient system that boosts hardware utilization by minimizing downtime across different compute units.

“Intelligent load balancing represents a new level of resource optimization, allowing users to unlock the full potential of their hardware setups, even when they include a variety of GPUs and CPU cores,” said Vladimir Katalov, Elcomsoft CEO. “This update is particularly beneficial for users who need to balance performance and energy efficiency on workstations with mixed hardware configurations.”

As part of this update, our team has conducted a substantial overhaul of EDPR core components and their interactions. This time, the team focused on a thorough code refactoring to eliminate the many minor issues that previously affected the user experience. Users will immediately notice how responsive the system is with multiple performance improvements and smoother user interface.

About ElcomSoft Co. Ltd.

Founded in 1990, ElcomSoft Co.Ltd. is a global industry-acknowledged expert in computer and mobile forensics providing tools, training, and consulting services to law enforcement, forensics, financial and intelligence agencies. ElcomSoft pioneered and patented numerous cryptography techniques, setting and exceeding expectations by consistently breaking the industry’s performance records. ElcomSoft is Microsoft Certrified Partner, and Intel Software Premier Elite Partner.