A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method used to obtain information such as a user password or personal identification number (PIN). In a brute force attack, automated software is used to generate a large number of consecutive guesses as to the value of the desired data. Brute force attacks may be used by criminals to crack encrypted data, or by security analysts to test an organization’s network security.
A brute force attack is also known as brute force cracking or simply brute force.
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Having been in the IT field for over 20 years, Rick takes his experience working at a large company and applies the same methodology to small businesses so they can benefit from enterprise solutions at affordable prices.
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