Attacks on Networks - Word Drop
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A ______ attack uses software to try every possible password or ______ until one works. It works best against short passwords and systems that allow unlimited login attempts. The aim is to gain ______ access, then steal data or commit fraud.
An attack that floods a ______ with so many requests that it slows down or crashes leaves genuine users unable to use the service. The aim is to cost the organisation money and damage its ______, so customers lose trust.
Data ______ captures data such as passwords and card details as it is sent across a network. The sender and receiver notice nothing, so the theft is hard to ______. Data theft also includes stealing a device that holds data, such as a laptop, or ______ such as a USB drive. The aim is to use personal or financial data for fraud or identity theft.
______ is typing SQL code into a web form, so the typed code becomes part of the database ______. It can reveal private data, or let an attacker change or ______ records. A service made unavailable by a flood of traffic has suffered a ______ attack. Repeated password guessing is a trial-and-error attack.
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