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Think hackers “guess” your passwords? 
Think again! They use powerful tools and psychological tricks to break into your accounts faster than you can type “123456.”
Here are 10 common password attacks - and how you can defend yourself like a pro
Uses huge wordlists of common passwords to crack your login.
Tip: Avoid real words and add numbers/symbols!
Tries every possible combination until it hits the right one.
Tip: Use long, complex passwords (12+ characters).
Hackers use precomputed hashes to reverse-engineer encrypted passwords.
Tip: Always use salted password hashes (for devs) or strong services.
Records every keystroke you type 
Tip: Use antivirus software and avoid public PCs.
Tries one common password across many accounts.
Tip: Never reuse passwords across different sites.
Fake emails or sites trick you into entering your login details.
Tip: Double-check URLs and never click suspicious links.
Hackers manipulate you into revealing private info.
Tip: Stay skeptical - even if the request seems legit!
Someone literally watches you type your password! 
Tip: Shield your screen and be aware of your surroundings.
Leverages leaked logins from old breaches to access new accounts.
Tip: Use unique passwords for each platform.
Intercepts your data during transmission.
Tip: Use HTTPS sites & avoid open Wi-Fi networks.
Most people reuse the same weak passwords across multiple sites.
One breach = total account takeover!
It’s time to level up your cyber hygiene and make password security your daily habit.
Action Steps:
Use a password manager
Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)
Update passwords regularly
Like if you learned something new
Tag a friend who still uses “password123” 
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Think again! They use powerful tools and psychological tricks to break into your accounts faster than you can type “123456.”Here are 10 common password attacks - and how you can defend yourself like a pro
1. Dictionary Attack
Uses huge wordlists of common passwords to crack your login. Tip: Avoid real words and add numbers/symbols!
2. Brute Force Attack
Tries every possible combination until it hits the right one. Tip: Use long, complex passwords (12+ characters).
3. Rainbow Table
Hackers use precomputed hashes to reverse-engineer encrypted passwords. Tip: Always use salted password hashes (for devs) or strong services.
4. Keylogging
Records every keystroke you type Tip: Use antivirus software and avoid public PCs.
5. Password Spraying
Tries one common password across many accounts. Tip: Never reuse passwords across different sites.
6. Phishing
Fake emails or sites trick you into entering your login details. Tip: Double-check URLs and never click suspicious links.
7. Social Engineering
Hackers manipulate you into revealing private info. Tip: Stay skeptical - even if the request seems legit!
8. Shoulder Surfing
Someone literally watches you type your password! Tip: Shield your screen and be aware of your surroundings.
9. Credential Stuffing
Leverages leaked logins from old breaches to access new accounts. Tip: Use unique passwords for each platform.
10. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)
Intercepts your data during transmission. Tip: Use HTTPS sites & avoid open Wi-Fi networks. Why It Matters
Most people reuse the same weak passwords across multiple sites. One breach = total account takeover!It’s time to level up your cyber hygiene and make password security your daily habit.
Action Steps: Use a password manager Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) Update passwords regularly Like if you learned something new Tag a friend who still uses “password123” Follow us for more real-world CyberSecurity tips Share this post - you might save someone from getting hacked today! Last edited: