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What type of attack method involves repeatedly trying different passwords or combinations of passwords until the correct one is found?
Spoofing
Brute-force attack
On-path attack
Phishing
Dictionary attack
A brute-force attack is a trial-and-error method used to obtain information such as a user password or personal identification number (PIN). Hackers systematically check all possible passwords and passphrases until the correct one is found.
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