Definition
A Brute Force Attack is a trial-and-error method where attackers systematically try every possible combination of passwords or encryption keys until the correct one is found.
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Credential Stuffing
Credential Stuffing is an automated attack that uses stolen username and password pairs from data breaches to gain unauthorized access to user accounts on other services, exploiting password reuse.
Password Policy
A Password Policy is a set of rules and guidelines that define requirements for creating, managing, and protecting passwords, including length, complexity, rotation, and storage standards.
Account Lockout
Account Lockout is a security mechanism that temporarily or permanently disables a user account after a specified number of consecutive failed authentication attempts to prevent brute force attacks.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires users to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource. It combines something you know (password), something you have (token), and something you are (biometrics).
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