The password "R7%t&" can be defeated by a ________.
A)dictionary attack
B)hybrid mode dictionary attack
C)brute-force attack
D)All of the above could defeat the password equally quickly.

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Brute-force attack is the only method that can effectively defeat the password "R7%t&". Dictionary attacks rely on common words or patterns, and hybrid mode dictionary attacks combine common words with numbers and symbols, but the password in question does not contain any common words or patterns. Therefore, a brute-force attack that systematically tries every combination of characters is the only way to crack this password.

The Password "R7%t&" Can Be Defeated by a ________