Password Spraying

The video tutorial explains the password spraying technique, a method to take over accounts by trying a few common passwords across many accounts. It contrasts with brute force attacks and highlights commonly used passwords. The tutorial discusses password policies, lockout thresholds, and demonstrates using a tool from GitHub to perform password spraying. It covers the setup, execution, and protocols involved, emphasizing the importance of understanding company username and email schemas for effective attacks.

What is the purpose of a password lockout threshold?

• To make password recovery easier

• To allow unlimited password attempts

• To prevent unauthorized access by limiting attempts

• To encourage users to change passwords frequently

What is the main difference between password spraying and brute force attacks?

• Password spraying uses a large number of passwords on one account.

• Password spraying uses a few common passwords across many accounts.

• Brute force attacks use a few passwords on many accounts.

• Brute force attacks are faster than password spraying.

Which of the following is an example of a commonly used password?

• A random string of characters

• A favorite movie quote

• A sports team name plus digits

• A complex mathematical formula

Which protocol is noted as the fastest for password spraying?

• HTTP

• SMB

• LDAP

• Kerberos

What is a key step to avoid detection when using a password spraying tool?

• Using a single password for all accounts

• Increasing the number of attempts per account

• Waiting between attempts to avoid lockout

• Using only one protocol