Chiller451 was chatting online with 3L3tCowboy."I can't believe how lame some people are! :)I can get into any system by checking out the company web site to see how user names are defined and who is on the employee directory.Then,all it takes is brute force to find the password." Chiller451 is a ________ and the fraud he is describing is ________.

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Chiller451 is describing password cracking, which involves using brute force to guess a user's password. This falls under the category of hacking, not phreaking. Social engineering involves manipulating people into releasing sensitive information, while dumpster diving and the salami technique both involve physical theft of information, which is not mentioned in the scenario.

Chiller451 Was Chatting Online with 3L3tCowboy