Computer Science GCSE
Brute Force Attack
What Brute Force Attack means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Brute Force Attack
A trial-and-error method used to obtain information such as a user password, by systematically trying every possible combination.
Topics that use Brute Force Attack
- Topic 5: Issues and impact (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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