Sean has implemented an automatic account locking policy that will lock a user account after 5 invalid attempts. Which of the following types of attacks will this help thwart?
A) Smurf attack
B) Brute force
C) Trickle down
D) Passwrong

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This policy is specifically designed to prevent brute force attacks, where an attacker tries multiple passwords in the hope of guessing the correct one. By locking the account after a few failed attempts, it significantly reduces the effectiveness of such attacks.

Sean Has Implemented an Automatic Account Locking Policy That Will