BRUTE-FORCE ATTACK

WHAT IS BRUTE-FORCE ATTACK??

This attack based on 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 .

WHAT IS HACKERS GAIN FROM BRUTE FORCE ATTACK??

  • Profiting from ads and collection your data
  • Stealing personal data
  • Hijacking your site from malicious a activity
  • Running a website reputation

Types of Brute-Force attack??

  • Simple BRUTE-FORCE attack
  • Dictionary attack
  • Hybrid BRUTE-FORCE attack
  • Reverse brute-force attack
  • Credential stuffing

How to protect yourself from Brute-force attack??

  • Use different password for any sites
  • Use a unique and strong password
  • Use a password manager
  • Use that type password which is not guessed by anyone

Is BRUTE-FORCE attack legal??

No , this is not legal but if you are a penetration tester and u have permission to do then this is legal..

Published by Ayushi kumari

Hey! i am interesting in tech , cyber security and reading books

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