Brute Force

How do hackers actually crack passwords? In this video I break down brute force attacks — one of the oldest and still most common attack techniques in cybersecurity — and show you exactly how they work. What you'll learn: What a brute force attack is and why it still works in 2026 The different types: simple brute force, dictionary attacks, credential stuffing, and hybrid attacks The tools attackers commonly use for this (Hydra, John the Ripper, Hashcat, and similar) Why weak or reused passwords make an attacker's job dramatically easier How to actually defend against brute force attacks — rate limiting, account lockout policies, CAPTCHA, and multi-factor authentication This is part of my cybersecurity fundamentals series covering common attack types every ethical hacker, SOC analyst, and IT professional should understand — not just to attack, but to defend properly. ⚠️ For educational purposes only. Never attempt these techniques on systems you don't own or have explicit permission to test. 🔔 Subscribe for more cybersecurity and ethical hacking content.