// glossary entry

Brute-force attack

Definition: An attack in which a program automatically tries thousands of passwords per second until it finds the correct one.

Everyday analogy: Like a burglar who carries a bunch of 10,000 keys and tries each one individually on the door lock.

How we use this: During a security audit, we check whether the login has brute-force protection, login limits, 2FA, or IP blocking after X failed attempts.

// synonyms

  • Brute Force
  • Brute-force attack
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