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Brute force
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- 1what is a Brute force attack?is a trial and error method used by programs to decode encrypted data such as passwords or Data Encryption Standard (DES) keys, through exhaustive effort rather than employing intellectual strategies.
- 2what is the purpose of a brute force attck?Purpose-to get inside a persons accounts
- 3how do you prevent a brute force attack?prevention-Network lockout policy: locks out after number of tries expires
- 4how do you stop a brute force attack?progressive delays.
Using effective passwords that contain symbols and numbers.
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- Year 10 computer science (1.6 system security ) Flashcards on Brute force, created by paris johnson on 15/01/2018.
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