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ATTAQUE FORCE BRUTE [1 record]

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Record 1 2026-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
DEF

A trial-and-error attempt to violate computer security by trying possible values of passwords or keys.

CONT

Brute-force attacks: A threat actor uses a trial‑and‑error method to obtain authentication information (e.g., a password). If successful, they then have access to a user's account and any sensitive information associated with the account (e.g., stored credit card information).

Key term(s)
  • brute force attack

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Tentative de violation de la sécurité informatique par une technique d'essais et erreurs consistant à essayer des valeurs possibles de mots de passe ou de clés.

Spanish

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