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Brute force

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A class of algorithms that repeatedly try all possible combinations until a solution is found

Framework senses

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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A cryptanalysis technique or other kind of attack method involving an exhaustive procedure that tries all possibilities, one-by-one.
ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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A class of algorithms that repeatedly try all possible combinations until a solution is found