What is Wordlists?
These are lists of frequently used words and passwords used to attempt to log into systems.
Overview
These lists, used in cybersecurity testing, contain thousands or millions of possible password combinations. Automated tests are performed with these lists to understand how strong a system's password protection is. This process is often referred to as a 'brute force' attack.
How it works
Security software tries each word in this list one by one; If one catches it, the system is logged in.
Where it is used
It is used in cyber security laboratories and penetration tests.
Commonly confused with
Can be confused with databases; these are just plain text files.
Frequently asked questions
Are these lists legal?
Its use in security testing is legal and necessary, but attacking unauthorized systems is a crime.
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