Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Brute Force Attack

What is a brute force attack?

• A type of encryption method

• A type of firewall protection

• A method to gain access using multiple devices

• An attempt to gain access using successive login attempts

Why are brute force attacks often complex to implement?

• They involve using multiple systems to perform the attack

• Most servers block users after multiple failed logins

• Because they require physical access to the server

• Due to the use of advanced AI algorithms

What is the primary way to protect online accounts from brute force attacks?

• Disabling two-factor authentication

• Using a VPN

• Sharing passwords with friends

• Choosing strong passwords

Why is it important to choose a strong password for your email account?

• To increase email storage capacity

• To protect your other passwords

• To avoid account suspension

• To prevent spam emails

What is two-factor authentication?

• A method to bypass login screens

• A type of password manager

• A way to recover forgotten passwords

• A process that requires authentication from two devices

What type of passwords are the most vulnerable to brute force attacks?

• Passwords containing personal information

• Passwords with special characters

• Long and complex passwords

• Short and common passwords

What is the purpose of using two-factor authentication?

• To require authentication from multiple devices

• To make the login process faster

• To automatically reset passwords

• To share login credentials securely

Why are brute force attacks considered one of the most common ways online accounts are compromised?

• Due to their complexity

• Because they are undetectable

• They have a high success rate

• They are simplistic in nature

What is the main goal of a brute force attack?

• To block legitimate users

• To install malware on the system

• To gain access to sensitive data

• To improve system performance

How can a hacker bypass the block on a user or IP address after multiple failed logins?

• By using a different server

• By changing the MAC address

• By using multiple systems for the attack

• By contacting the server administrator