When discussing passwords, what is considered a brute force attack?

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.