Brute-Force Attack

A Brute Force Attack is a cyberattack method where an attacker systematically tries all possible combinations of usernames, passwords, or encryption keys to gain unauthorized access to a system. This attack relies on computing power and time rather than exploiting software vulnerabilities. Common types include dictionary attacks (using predefined wordlists), credential stuffing (using leaked credentials), and reverse brute force (testing a known password against multiple accounts). Mitigation strategies include strong password policies, account lockouts, rate limiting, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to detect and prevent excessive login attempts. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brute_Force_Attack