combatting password attacks: a comprehensive guide for home users and administrators

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

• The first password attack occurred in 1962 when Allen Scherr obtained all the passwords stored in the CTSS system by submitting a request to print the password files
• According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, more than 80 percent of web application breaches were due to password-related issues
• Individuals often resort to reusing the same passwords for multiple accounts or creating simple passwords that include easily remembered personal details, making it easy for hackers to access confidential data
• Common types of password attacks include: brute-force, password spraying, credential stuffing, rainbow table, social engineering, and Man-in-the-Middle traffic interception
• Writing down passwords and leaving them in an unsecured environment can also be a threat
• To protect against password attacks, consider implementing additional security layers and prioritize security measures over convenience