🔓 Many people think brute force attacks involve hackers rapidly guessing random passwords. But modern attackers have become more patient and strategic.
Enter Password Spraying — a method where attackers use one or two common passwords (like Password@123 or Welcome2024) and try them across many different accounts over time. This helps them avoid detection by account lockout systems.
🚨 Why It’s Dangerous:
Targets organizations with hundreds of employees
Exploits weak or reused passwords
Often bypasses brute-force protection systems
May not trigger alerts due to its “low and slow” method
🛡️ How to Defend Against It:
Enforce strong password policies (no common phrases)
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) everywhere
Monitor login patterns for failed attempts across accounts
Educate users to never reuse passwords
Use password filters to block weak choices at creation
💡 Quick Tip:
If your password is easy to guess, you’re not being targeted — you’re being included in the easiest list to crack.
