“Brute force“ is a method used in computer science and cryptography. It involves systematically trying out all possible input combinations in order to achieve a goal such as decrypting an encrypted text or cracking a password. This is based purely on computing power and does not require any specific knowledge of the content or structure of the target.
Brute force attacks can be time-consuming and computationally intensive. However, they are particularly effective with weak targets such as simple passwords. Hashing methods, restrictions on login attempts and complex passwords are examples of protection methods against brute force attacks.