Question

A computer hacker trying different combinations of characters to crack a password is a ________.

Answer 1

Brute-force attacks are carried out by hackers who try to crack a password by simply trying out different combinations of characters in quick succession. The algorithm is very simple and is limited to trying out as many character combinations as possible, which is why it is also called "exhaustive search".

Answer 2

Brute force attack

Step-by-step explanation:

it happens when hackers try different combos of characters to guess a password in a short amount of time