During which of the following computer crimes does a password cracker try every possible combination of characters?
A)brute force attack
B)DOS attack
C)sniffing
D)pretexting

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This type of attack is known as a brute force attack, where a program generates and tries every possible combination of characters until it finds the correct password. This is often used to gain unauthorized access to a system or account. DOS attacks involve overwhelming a system with traffic, sniffing is intercepting and examining network traffic, and pretexting is a form of social engineering where an attacker creates a false identity to gain access to sensitive information.

During Which of the Following Computer Crimes Does a Password