A dictionary attack is a type of cyberattack in which an attacker systematically attempts to gain unauthorized access to a system by using a precompiled list of common passwords, phrases, or words. Instead of trying random combinations like in brute force attacks, dictionary attacks rely on the likelihood that users may choose weak or commonly used passwords. These attacks are particularly effective against accounts with poor password policies or default credentials. To mitigate the risk, organizations should enforce strong password policies, implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), and use account lockout mechanisms to limit repeated failed login attempts. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dictionary_Attack