A malicious user has gained access to several user accounts by guessing their password. The malicious user was able to guess passwords using a list of commonly used phrases and words. Which of the following terms best describes this type of attack? | CompTIA practice tests, questions, flash cards and simulations

A malicious user has gained access to several user accounts by guessing their password. The malicious user was able to guess passwords using a list of commonly used phrases and words. Which of the following terms best describes this type of attack?

Zero Day Attack
Dictionary Attack
Brute Force Attack
Spoofing

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CompTIA A+ 220-1102

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