A ____ attack occurs when a hacker uses programs that try a combination of a user ID and every word in a dictionary to gain access to the network.
A) flashing
B) denial-of-service
C) dictionary
D) brute force

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A dictionary attack specifically refers to the method where a hacker uses a list of potential passwords (often compiled into a "dictionary") to attempt to gain unauthorized access to a user's account. This contrasts with a brute force attack, which tries every possible combination of characters.

A ____ Attack Occurs When a Hacker Uses Programs That