A dictionary attack is a method used by cybercriminals to crack passwords, take
over accounts, and steal personal data.
over accounts, and steal personal data.
In a dictionary attack, threat actors use extensive word lists and phrases to
guess the password for an account, including:
* Common words and simple variations
* Any words from a dictionary
* Lists of most commonly used passwords exposed in data breaches and leaks
* Popular pet names or names of fictional characters and other pop culture
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