cracking the code: a look at common password attacks #passwordprotection #cybersecurity

Source: https://www.cshub.com/attacks/articles/the-top-8-password-attacks-and-how-to-defend-against-them?utm_medium=RSS

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Password attacks have been a pervasive problem for decades, with the first attack occurring as far back as 1962. Although numerous security measures have been developed to counter this threat, most attacks still succeed due to an unwillingness to prioritize security over convenience. To ensure your data is safe, it is important to understand the various types of attacks and the measures needed to protect your accounts. The most common types of attacks are brute-force, password spraying, keylogging, credential stuffing, rainbow table, social engineering, and man-in-the-middle (MitM). It is also important to remember that physical theft of passwords is still a threat. To protect yourself, implement strong passwords and additional security layers.

Bulletpoints:
– Password attacks have been a problem since 1962
– Most attacks still succeed due to an unwillingness to prioritize security over convenience
– Common types of attacks include brute-force, password spraying, keylogging, credential stuffing, rainbow table, social engineering, and man-in-the-middle (MitM)
– Implement strong passwords and additional security layers to protect yourself from attack