Dictionary Attack

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1. Dictionary Attack

needed to be apply from Certificate AUthority (CA), encrypted message in CA's private key. - Uses the key to decode digital certificate. - Recipient can send an encrypted reply - Cost money
Typically, a guessing attack which uses pre-compiled list of options. Rather then trying every option, only try complete options which are likely to work.
Someone who accesses a computer or network illegal with the intent of destroying data, stealing information, or other malicious action
The dictionary or possible combinations is based upon some likely values and tends to exclude remote possibilities. It may be based on knowing key information about a particular target (family member names, birthday, etc.) - The dictionary is more likely to include real words that random strings of characters. -The execution time of dictionary attack is reduced because the number of combinations is restricted to those on the dictionary list -There is less coverage and particularly good password may not be on the list and will therefore be missed.

Dictionary Attack

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