Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 2 - No. 49)
What is the primary goal of a 'brute-force' attack?
To steal sensitive information.
To guess a password by trying multiple combinations.
To spread malware.
To perform a denial-of-service attack.
Explanation
Brute-force attacks try every possible password until the correct one is found.
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