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Brute Force is a method of trial-and-error used to obtain information such as a user password or personal identification number (PIN). In the context of information security, this technique involves systematically checking all possible combinations until the correct one is found. It is one of the simplest forms of attack, with minimal sophistication, relying on the sheer number of attempts rather than the cleverness of the strategy.

Attackers executing brute force attacks use software tools to generate a large number of consecutive guesses to gain unauthorized access to a system. These attacks are often used against web applications and online services, attempting to crack login credentials, encryption keys, or discover hidden web pages.

Due to the simplicity of the attack, many systems and applications are protected by countermeasures such as account lockouts and delays between attempts, which are specifically designed to prevent brute force attacks by increasing the difficulty and time required to succeed.