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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Trying to access data by going through lists of possible passwords is called ____
A
A Brute Force attack
B
Phishing
C
Blagging
D
DOS attack
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What’s a Brute Force Attack? A brute force attack uses trial-and-error to guess login info, encryption keys, or find a hidden web page. Hackers work through all possible combinations hoping to guess correctly.

Detailed explanation-2: -A brute force attack involves ‘guessing’ username and passwords to gain unauthorized access to a system. Brute force is a simple attack method and has a high success rate. Some attackers use applications and scripts as brute force tools.

Detailed explanation-3: -A brute force attack is a cyber attack where a hacker guesses information, such as usernames and passwords, to access a private system. The hacker uses trial and error until correctly guessing the credentials needed to gain unauthorized access to user accounts or organizational networks.

Detailed explanation-4: -A password attack refers to any of the various methods used to maliciously authenticate into password-protected accounts. These attacks are typically facilitated through the use of software that expedites cracking or guessing passwords.

Detailed explanation-5: -Noun. brute force (uncountable) A method of accomplishing something primarily by means of strength, without the use of great skill, mechanical aids or thought.

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