Brute Force Attack

What is a Brute Force Attack?

A Brute Force Attack involves guessing login credentials or encryption keys by systematically trying all possible combinations until the correct one is found.

Common Types

• Simple brute force – Tries every combination
• Dictionary attack – Uses known wordlists
• Credential stuffing – Tries known username-password pairs

Best Practices

• Enforce strong password policies
• Use rate limiting and account lockouts
• Deploy multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Monitor login attempts and failed logins