In a ____ attack, each word from a dictionary is encoded in the same way the computer encodes a user's password for protection. Attackers then compare the encoded dictionary words against those in the encoded password file.
A) DoS
B) brute force
C) dictionary
D) rogue AP

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This is a dictionary attack where the attacker compares encoded dictionary words against those in the encoded password file. A brute force attack is where the attacker tries every possible combination of characters until the correct one is found. A DoS (Denial of Service) attack is where the attacker floods a computer or network with traffic to make it unavailable to users. A rogue AP (Access Point) is an unauthorized access point used to gain access to a network.

In a ____ Attack, Each Word from a Dictionary Is