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

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The term "brute force" refers to trying every possible combination of characters to crack a password. This is a common technique used by cyber criminals to gain unauthorized access to computer systems or user accounts. DOS attacks involve overwhelming a system with traffic, pretexting involves using a false pretext to obtain confidential information, and sniffing involves intercepting network traffic to obtain sensitive data.

During Which of the Following Computer Crimes Does a Password