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What is a Brute Force Attack?
Michael Buckbee
July 20, 2021
A brute force attack (also known as brute force cracking) is the cyberattack equivalent of trying every key on your key ring, and eventually finding the right one. The most basic brute force attack is a dictionary attack, where the attacker works through a dictionary of possible passwords and tries them all.
How to Investigate NTLM Brute Force Attacks
This post explains the process the Varonis IR team follows to investigate NTLM Brute Force attacks, which are common incidents reported by customers.
What is a Whaling Attack?
Michael Buckbee
March 29, 2020
A whaling attack specifically targets senior management in an organization such as the CEO, CFO, or other executives, hoping to leverage their authority to gain access to sensitive data. Discover everything you need to know about this attack including tips for avoiding one with our guide.
What is a Brute Force Attack? Definition
Michael Buckbee
December 8, 2021
A brute force attack (also known as brute force cracking) is the cyberattack equivalent of trying every key on your key ring, and eventually finding the right one.