Dictionary Attacks Explained | NordVPN

In this video, we will explain what is a dictionary attack. We also tell how it differs from a brute force attack and how to prevent it. So-called dictionary attacks take place when hackers use a predefined set of phrases to crack down passwords. They employ special software to do this. *** Stay safe by encrypting your personal data with NordVPN: http://content.nordvpn.com/3qdisWs *** 🔔 Subscribe to get the latest content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZhRxyloC-qzURiOa3vbFQ?sub_confirmation=1 *** Cybercriminals check their victims' social media profiles or use popular password phrases to increase their chances. They can also guess passwords with special characters as well as upper- and lower-case letters if they contain a phrase from their list. To prevent such an attack, use strong passwords, do not overshare your info on social media, don't reuse passwords, and regularly change them. You can use our NordPass tool to memorize your complex passwords. We also strongly recommend using NordVPN to encrypt your traffic from snoopers: http://content.nordvpn.com/2XDXDac