A brute-force attack is the most exhaustive password-cracking method. It tries every possible combination of characters (letters, numbers, and symbols) until the correct password is found.
From CEH v13 Courseware:
Module 6: Password Cracking Techniques
CEH v13 Study Guide states:
“Brute-force attacks try every possible combination until the correct password is discovered. It’s resource-intensive but guarantees success if enough time and processing power is available.”
Incorrect Options:
B: Refers to social engineering or coercion.
C: Describes a dictionary attack.
D: Refers to a rainbow table attack.
E: Not a cracking method.
[Reference:CEH v13 Study Guide – Module 6: Brute-Force vs. Dictionary Attacks, ==================================================================, , ]
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