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title: Jericho's Cybersecurity Glossary | Password Attack
description: Password attacks refer to methods used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems by cracking or stealing user passwords. Common types include brute force, dictionary, and credential stuffing attacks.
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# [Jericho's Cybersecurity Glossary | Password Attack](http://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/password-attack)

 Written by [Jericho Security Team](http://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/author/jericho-security-team) | September 28, 2024

#### *Definition:*

Password attacks refer to methods used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems by cracking or stealing user passwords. Common types include brute force, dictionary, and credential stuffing attacks.

#### *Use Cases:*

- Used by attackers to gain access to user accounts or systems with weak or compromised passwords.
- Employed in credential stuffing attacks to exploit reused passwords across multiple sites.

#### *Related Terms:*

- [Brute Force Attack](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/brute-force-attack)
- Dictionary Attack
- Credential Stuffing
- [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/multi-factor-authentication)

#### *Questions and Answers:*

- **What are the common types of password attacks?**Common types include brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, and credential stuffing, where attackers use stolen credentials from one site to access others.
- **How can password attacks be prevented?**Strong, unique passwords, password managers, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) can help prevent password attacks.
- **What are the risks of weak passwords?**Weak passwords can be easily cracked, allowing attackers to access sensitive systems, data, and user accounts, leading to breaches and data theft.

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