Password Spraying
This video explains how password spraying works and presents remedies to prevent it from happening.
Password Spraying is a type of brute force attack where the attacker finds a common password and tries to login to a company network by trying every possible username with the common password.
Remedies to prevent this type of attack include multi-factor authentication, a strong password policy combined with regular password resets, and security training.
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Advanced Cyber Security Training: Hands-On Password Attacks
Advanced Cyber Security Training: Hands-On Password Attacks
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