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dictionary attack

Noun CEFR B2
ˌdɪkʃənəɹi əˈtæk

Definitions

An attempt to illegally access a computer network, website, etc., that uses a list of words (from a dictionary) to try to guess decryption keys or passwords.

Equivalents

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Examples

“Experts warn⟳ against using ordinary words as passwords as they are vulnerable to dictionary attacks.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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