For a given user ID, ____ software will first try all words in its built-in dictionary, encrypting each with the well-known hash function and comparing the result with the password file.
A)password-cracking
B)password-phreaking
C)password-whacking
D)password-tackling

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Password-cracking software is designed to attempt to guess or crack passwords by trying various combinations, often starting with common or dictionary words, and comparing them against an encrypted password to find a match.

For a Given User ID, ____ Software Will First Try