What is password spraying attack? password spraying vs brute force.
meda Changed status to publish 20/07/2022
A password-spraying attack is a type of brute-force attack. Attackers use this method in online password cracking attempts to evade account lockout controls. Because, systems lock users who enter wrong credential more than specified thresholds.
The attackers try this technique on different accounts to avoid account lockout and that is why the name spraying.
the_cyberguy Answered question 08/07/2022