Primary definition
A method of accessing an obstructed device through attempting multiple combinations of numeric and/or alphanumeric passwords. (SP 800-72) (NISTIR)
Also known aspassword cracking · exhaustive search attack · dictionary attack · password guessing · credential stuffing
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A method of accessing an obstructed device through attempting multiple combinations of numeric and/or alphanumeric passwords. (SP 800-72) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Brute Force Password Attack. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/brute-force-password-attack
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