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Which password attack method uses long lists of words that have been predefined and can be quickly downloaded for use to break a password that is a word or a name

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Answer:

A dictonary attack.

Explanation:

Dictionaries hold many words that can be downloaded and used. Word or name passwords are usually just one word or maybe two. In other words, predefined words being used as a password? Not safe. When someone attempts to crack it, they use brute force attacks. Among these are dictionary attacks, which focus on the actual words rather than numbers.

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