
Are Your Passwords REALLY Safe? Most People Don’t Even Know These 10 Dangerous Attacks! Cybercriminals aren’t “guessing” your password-they’re using powerful tools and psychological tricks to break in!

From Brute Force Attacks to Phishing Scams, here are 10 common ways hackers steal your passwords-and how YOU can stay safe.
Top Password Attacks You MUST Know:

Dictionary Attack – Uses common word lists to crack your password

Brute Force Attack – Tries all possible combinations until it hits the right one

Rainbow Table – Reverse-engineers encrypted passwords

Keylogging – Records every key you type

Password Spraying – Tests common passwords across many accounts

Phishing – Tricks you with fake emails or sites

Social Engineering – Hackers manipulate you into giving info

Shoulder Surfing – Someone literally watches you type!

Credential Stuffing – Uses leaked usernames & passwords

Man-in-the-Middle – Intercepts your data mid-transmission

Why this matters:
Most users reuse the same password across sites. If one gets exposed, all your data is at risk!

That’s why learning about these attacks isn’t optional anymore-it’s your first line of defense!

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