COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is it called when someone is trying every combination of letters, numbers and symbols in order to crack a password
A
Malware
B
Social Engineering
C
Phishing
D
Brute Force Attack
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A brute-force attack is an attempt to discover a password by systematically trying every possible combination of letters, numbers, and symbols until you discover the one correct combination that works.

Detailed explanation-2: -Password crackers use two primary methods to identify correct passwords: brute-force and dictionary attacks. However, there are plenty of other password cracking methods, including the following: Brute force.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brute-force attacks are carried out by hackers who try to crack a password by simply trying out different combinations of characters in quick succession.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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