What is it?
A brute force attack is a method hackers use to guess passwords or encryption keys. They try many combinations until they find the right one.
Tech Understandability: Intermediate
Simple One-Sentence Definition
Brute force attacks involve systematically trying many possible passwords or keys.
Analogy or Comparison
It’s like trying every possible key on a keychain until you find the one that opens a lock.
Why it matters?
Understanding brute force attacks helps people and businesses protect their accounts and data.
Fun Fact
Some brute force attacks can try thousands of passwords per second with the right tools.
Related Terms
Password: A password is a secret word or string of characters used to authenticate a user.
Encryption: Encryption is the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
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