Password Attack and its Types- InfosecTrain.pdf
- 1. @infosectrain # l e a r n t o r i s e ATTACK AND ITS TYPES PASSWORD
- 2. Hey Jerry, you know, the world of cybersecurity can be pretty fascinating and also a bit scary. Have you ever wondered how hackers try to crack passwords and gain unauthorized access to accounts? Definitely, Tom! It's quite concerning how passwords can be vulnerable to attacks. I've heard there are different types of password attacks. Do you know what they are? @infosectrain www.infosectrain.com # l e a r n t o r i s e
- 3. Absolutely, Jerry! One common type is a brute force attack, where hackers try all possible password combinations until they find the correct one. It can be time-consuming but can work if the password is weak or short. That sounds time-consuming, indeed. Are there any quicker methods? @infosectrain www.infosectrain.com # l e a r n t o r i s e
- 4. Indeed! There are dictionary attacks. Hackers try common passwords or words against an account, exploiting people's tendency to use easily guessable passwords. That is why one must always choose strong, unique passwords to stay secure! Oh, I see. So, what if the password isn't easily guessable? @infosectrain www.infosectrain.com # l e a r n t o r i s e
- 5. Well, hackers sometimes use a technique called a "rainbow table attack." They have a precomputed table of password hashes generated from many possible plaintext passwords. These tables are created in advance and can be quite extensive, covering a wide range of possible passwords. That's clever! But what if the hacker doesn't have a precomputed table? @infosectrain www.infosectrain.com # l e a r n t o r i s e
- 6. In that case, attackers resort to credential stuffing attacks. They use lists of usernames and passwords obtained from previous data breaches and try those credentials on other online accounts, exploiting the fact that people often reuse passwords across different platforms. That's alarming. Are there any other methods? @infosectrain www.infosectrain.com # l e a r n t o r i s e
- 7. Absolutely, Jerry! Keylogging and shoulder surfing. Hackers can secretly record keystrokes, including passwords, or visually spy on people entering their passwords. Wow, those methods are sneaky! Is there anything else we should be aware of? @infosectrain www.infosectrain.com # l e a r n t o r i s e
- 8. There's one more technique to mention social engineering attacks. Hackers trick people into sharing passwords through deception and manipulation, posing as tech support or using elaborate schemes. That's quite scary. We need to be more cautious with our passwords and take steps to protect ourselves. @infosectrain www.infosectrain.com # l e a r n t o r i s e
- 9. TIPS FOR PASSWORD SECURITY Set Strong Passwords Use Unique Passwords Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Utilize Password Managers Regularly Change Passwords Educate Users Encrypt Passwords Account Lockout Policies Use HTTPs Regular Security Updates @infosectrain www.infosectrain.com # l e a r n t o r i s e
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