What is a brute force attack?

What is a brute force attack?

A brute force attack is a method used in ethical hacking to gain unauthorized access to a system or account by systematically trying all possible combinations of passwords or encryption keys until the correct one is found. It is a time-consuming process that relies on the attacker's ability to automate the trial and error process using specialized software or scripts. Brute force attacks are considered unethical and illegal when used without proper authorization.