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dictionary attack
dictionary attack n (Computer Science) an attempt to hack into a computer or network by submitting every word in a dictionary as a possible password dictionary attack
dictionary attackA type of brute force method for uncovering passwords and decryption keys. It sorts common words by frequency of use and starts with the most likely possibilities; for example, names of people, sports teams, pets and cars. For greater security, users should not use passwords that could be found in an ordinary dictionary. While a dictionary attack can be done manually by an individual, it is easily done via software and a database with millions of words. See brute force attack and Captcha.MedicalSeeattack |