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Brute Force Hacking Passwords

HTL Rennweg

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Description

Unauthorized access via finding a password with trial and error methods.

Goals

I know

  • what bruce force hacking is
  • how brute force hacking works

I can

  • explain a basic scenario for brute force hacking a password
  • express the possible combinations needed for brute force hacking a password based on the available character set
  • name defensive measures against brute force hacking a password

Maintainer

Franz Stimpfl HTL Rennweg