--- title: Jericho's Cybersecurity Glossary | Password Attack description: Password attacks refer to methods used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems by cracking or stealing user passwords. Common types include brute force, dictionary, and credential stuffing attacks. image: //www.jerichosecurity.com/hubfs/assets/images/jericho-featured-image.jpg --- [![Jericho Security logo](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/hubfs/assets/images/Jericho-Security.svg)](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/) [![Jericho Security logo](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/hubfs/assets/images/Jericho-Security.svg)](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/) - Why Jericho Why choose Jericho Security? See what sets Jericho Security apart from the rest. 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[← back to glossary](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary) # Password Attack #### *Definition:* Password attacks refer to methods used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems by cracking or stealing user passwords. Common types include brute force, dictionary, and credential stuffing attacks. #### *Use Cases:* - Used by attackers to gain access to user accounts or systems with weak or compromised passwords. - Employed in credential stuffing attacks to exploit reused passwords across multiple sites. #### *Related Terms:* - [Brute Force Attack](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/brute-force-attack) - Dictionary Attack - Credential Stuffing - [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/multi-factor-authentication) #### *Questions and Answers:* - **What are the common types of password attacks?**Common types include brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, and credential stuffing, where attackers use stolen credentials from one site to access others. - **How can password attacks be prevented?**Strong, unique passwords, password managers, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) can help prevent password attacks. - **What are the risks of weak passwords?**Weak passwords can be easily cracked, allowing attackers to access sensitive systems, data, and user accounts, leading to breaches and data theft. 1. 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