A password attack refers to the unauthorized attempt to access a system, network, or an individual's account by trying to guess or crack the password. The goal of a password attack is to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as personal data, financial records, or other confidential data.

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ATTACK AND ITS TYPES
PASSWORD

2. Hey Jerry, you know,
the world of cybersecurity can be
pretty fascinating and also a bit scary.
Have you ever wondered how hackers try
to crack passwords and gain unauthorized
access to accounts?
Definitely, Tom! It's quite concerning
how passwords can be vulnerable
to attacks. I've heard there are
different types of password attacks.
Do you know what they are?
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3. Absolutely, Jerry! One common type is a
brute force attack, where hackers try
all possible password combinations
until they find the correct one. It can be
time-consuming but can work if the
password is weak or short.
That sounds time-consuming,
indeed. Are there any quicker
methods?
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4. Indeed! There are dictionary attacks.
Hackers try common passwords or words
against an account, exploiting people's
tendency to use easily guessable
passwords. That is why one must always
choose strong, unique passwords to
stay secure!
Oh, I see. So, what if the password
isn't easily guessable?
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5. Well, hackers sometimes use a technique
called a "rainbow table attack." They have a
precomputed table of password hashes
generated from many possible plaintext
passwords. These tables are created in
advance and can be quite extensive, covering
a wide range of possible passwords.
That's clever! But what if the
hacker doesn't have a precomputed
table?
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6. In that case, attackers resort to credential
stuffing attacks. They use lists of
usernames and passwords obtained from
previous data breaches and try those
credentials on other online accounts,
exploiting the fact that people often reuse
passwords across different platforms.
That's alarming. Are there any
other methods?
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7. Absolutely, Jerry! Keylogging and
shoulder surfing. Hackers can secretly
record keystrokes, including passwords,
or visually spy on people entering
their passwords.
Wow, those methods are sneaky!
Is there anything else we should be
aware of?
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8. There's one more technique to mention
social engineering attacks. Hackers trick
people into sharing passwords through
deception and manipulation, posing as
tech support or using elaborate schemes.
That's quite scary. We need to be more
cautious with our passwords and take
steps to protect ourselves.
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9. TIPS FOR
PASSWORD SECURITY
Set Strong Passwords
Use Unique Passwords
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Utilize Password Managers
Regularly Change Passwords
Educate Users
Encrypt Passwords
Account Lockout Policies
Use HTTPs
Regular Security Updates
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