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Brute Force Attack
Software Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method used to obtain information by trying all possible combinations.
Example in context
“The system locked the account after multiple failed login attempts to deter a brute force attack on the admin panel.”
“Sistem, yönetici paneline yönelik bir kaba kuvvet saldırısını caydırmak için birden fazla başarısız giriş denemesinden sonra hesabı kilitledi.”
Where engineers use it
Brute force attacks are addressed in password policy design, account lockout mechanisms, and rate limiting. Engineers implement strong password requirements and CAPTCHA to mitigate these attacks.
Synonyms: exhaustive attack
Practice: can you use “Brute Force Attack” at work?
Your application reports a high number of login failures. Explain how you would determine if it's a brute force attack and what steps to take.
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“Account lockout policies are an effective defense against brute force attacks.”
“Brute Force Attack” in 21 languages
| English | Brute Force Attack |
|---|---|
| Turkish | kaba kuvvet saldırısı |
| French | attaque par force brute |
| German | Brute-Force-Angriff |
| Spanish | ataque de fuerza bruta |
| Chinese | 暴力破解攻击 |
| Arabic | هجوم القوة الغاشمة |
| Portuguese | ataque de força bruta |
| Russian | атака методом грубой силы |
| Japanese | ブルートフォース攻撃 |
| Italian | attacco a forza bruta |
| Vietnamese | tấn công vét cạn |
| Hindi | ब्रूट फोर्स अटैक |
| Thai | การโจมตีแบบเดรัจฉาน |
| Indonesian | serangan brute force |
| Korean | 무차별 대입 공격 |
| Bengali | ব্রুট ফোর্স অ্যাটাক |
| Dutch | brute force-aanval |
| Swedish | brute force-attack |
| Finnish | brute force -hyökkäys |
| Ukrainian | атака грубою силою |
Frequently asked questions
What does Brute Force Attack mean in engineering?
A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method used to obtain information by trying all possible combinations. In Software Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Brute Force Attack?
Brute Force Attack is pronounced /bruːt fɔːrs əˈtæk/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Brute Force Attack used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The system locked the account after multiple failed login attempts to deter a brute force attack on the admin panel.”
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