BRUTE FORCE ATTACK

Brute force attacks are used to break security of applications so attacker can reach the intended target. Whether online or off, any time, any system can under an attack.

Brute force attack will be different-different nature according to attack condition, there is not only single method for prevention. We should use possible ways to prevent brute force attack.

How Brute Force Attacks Work:-

• An Attacker/Hacker decides victims and getting information about victims businesses. It may be a lock file (any type of file) or login page of application/Software.

• Attacker/Hacker use a computer software that’s create millions user name and password to crack login page. When the Software is found correct information, Software highlight correct username and password by different parameters.

• Now Attacker/Hacker can login victim account with founded username and password. If they can login application, then they can manipulate victim information, stealing information and also occupied control of application.

How Can I Prevent It?

Yes, you can take some precautionary measures:

• 1.Password Length.
• 2.Password Complexity.
• 3.Limit Login Attempts.
• 4.Modifying .htaccess file.
• 5.Using Captcha.
• 6.Two Factor Authentication.
• 7.Cloudflare.

Password Length:

The first step towards Brute Force Attack prevention should be longer password length. Nowadays many websites and platforms enforce their users to create a password of certain length (8 – 16 characters).

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