password cracking
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
A security attack recovering secret passwords stored in a computer system or transmitted over a network.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Attempts to discover passwords through various techniques.
Look Closer
Breaking password protection through guessing or computation.
The Bottom Line
Security testing technique to verify password strength.
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