What is a Brute Force Attack?
A brute force attack refers to hackers using a trial-and-error method to gain access to an account. This may involve breaking a password or personal identification number (PIN), depending on the context. Most brute force attacks are automated, making businesses of all sizes potential targets. Brute force attacks are the most common and direct type of cyberattack. They are used to crack passwords to gain access to a website's backend and obtain crucial information.
Understanding brute force attacks and how they operate isn't complex; what's more challenging is how to protect yourself from them.Any site with a login page (or any form of password protection) is a potential target for such attacks.
Content Management System (CMS) admin pages that are most frequently targeted include:
When attackers aim to access a website, user account, or any other encrypted information, they first need to crack or unlock that information.
This process begins with trying different possible combinations of passwords and continues until they crack the password of the target they wish to access. There are thousands of potential password combinations for just one account. The standard minimum password length is eight characters.
Simple measures any user can take against brute force attacks include:
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