Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 20 - No. 26)
What is a 'brute-force attack'?
An attack that exploits a software vulnerability.
An attempt to guess a password by trying many combinations.
An attack that overloads a server with traffic.
An attack that redirects users to a fake website.
Explanation
A brute-force attack involves repeatedly trying different passwords until the correct one is found.
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