{"id":8803,"date":"2026-05-29T15:34:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T13:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=8803"},"modified":"2026-06-15T01:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T23:22:40","slug":"cum-functioneaza-atacurile-prin-forta-bruta","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Cum func\u021bioneaz\u0103 un atac de tip \u201ebrute force\u201d?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brute force attack is a method used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to an account, website, server, or application by repeatedly trying different username and password combinations until the correct credentials are found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brute force attacks are among the most common password-related threats on the internet and can target everything from email accounts to websites and online services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#How_Does_a_Brute_Force_Attack_Work\" >How Does a Brute Force Attack Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Common_Types_of_Brute_Force_Attacks\" >Common Types of Brute Force Attacks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Simple_Brute_Force_Attack\" >Simple Brute Force Attack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Dictionary_Attack\" >Dictionary Attack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Credential_Stuffing\" >Credential Stuffing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Hybrid_Attacks\" >Hybrid Attacks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#How_Long_Does_a_Brute_Force_Attack_Take\" >How Long Does a Brute Force Attack Take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#How_to_Protect_Against_Brute_Force_Attacks\" >How to Protect Against Brute Force Attacks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Use_Strong_Passwords\" >Use Strong Passwords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Enable_Two-Factor_Authentication_2FA\" >Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Limit_Login_Attempts\" >Limit Login Attempts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Use_Unique_Passwords\" >Use Unique Passwords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Use_a_Password_Manager\" >Use a Password Manager<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Brute_Force_Attacks_Against_Websites\" >Brute Force Attacks Against Websites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-brute-force-attacks-work\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Brute_Force_Attack_Work\"><\/span>How Does a Brute Force Attack Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-2953498663\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Acces timpuriu<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Mai ave\u021bi nevoie de ajutor?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contacta\u021bi echipa noastr\u0103 de servicii pentru clien\u021bi.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Trimite mesaj<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brute force attack relies on automation. Instead of manually entering passwords, attackers use specialized software that can test thousands or even millions of password combinations in a short period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attack continues until:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The correct password is found.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The account becomes locked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The attacker stops the attempt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The success of the attack depends largely on password strength and the security measures implemented by the target system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Types_of_Brute_Force_Attacks\"><\/span>Common Types of Brute Force Attacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Brute_Force_Attack\"><\/span>Simple Brute Force Attack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attacker systematically tests possible password combinations until the correct one is discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method is generally ineffective against long, complex passwords because the number of possible combinations becomes extremely large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dictionary_Attack\"><\/span>Dictionary Attack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of testing every possible combination, attackers use lists of commonly used passwords and dictionary words such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>admin123<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>qwerty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>welcome123<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because many users choose weak passwords, dictionary attacks can be surprisingly effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credential_Stuffing\"><\/span>Credential Stuffing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Credential stuffing uses usernames and passwords obtained from previous data breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because many people reuse the same password across multiple websites, attackers can successfully access accounts without needing to guess passwords at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hybrid_Attacks\"><\/span>Hybrid Attacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hybrid attacks combine dictionary words with numbers, symbols, or common patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Password123<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer2025!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CompanyName1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These attacks target the predictable ways people often create passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_a_Brute_Force_Attack_Take\"><\/span>How Long Does a Brute Force Attack Take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The time required depends on several factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Password length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password complexity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attacker&#8217;s computing power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rate limits implemented by the target system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A weak password may be compromised within seconds, while a strong password containing random letters, numbers, and symbols could take years or even centuries to crack using current technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Protect_Against_Brute_Force_Attacks\"><\/span>How to Protect Against Brute Force Attacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most effective defenses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Strong_Passwords\"><\/span>Use Strong Passwords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create passwords that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are at least 12\u201316 characters long<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contain uppercase and lowercase letters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include numbers and special characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid common words and predictable patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_Two-Factor_Authentication_2FA\"><\/span>Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if an attacker discovers your password, they cannot access your account without the second authentication factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limit_Login_Attempts\"><\/span>Limit Login Attempts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many websites automatically block or temporarily lock accounts after several failed login attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Unique_Passwords\"><\/span>Use Unique Passwords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never reuse passwords across multiple websites. A breach on one platform could expose your accounts elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Password_Manager\"><\/span>Use a Password Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Password managers can generate and securely store strong, unique passwords for every account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brute_Force_Attacks_Against_Websites\"><\/span>Brute Force Attacks Against Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website login pages, administrative panels, email accounts, and remote access services are common targets for brute force attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website owners can reduce the risk by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enabling account lockout policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using CAPTCHA protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restricting login attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring authentication logs for suspicious activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brute force attack is a password-cracking technique that relies on repeatedly testing login credentials until the correct combination is found. While modern attackers often use leaked password databases and automated tools instead of trying every possible combination, strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and login protection mechanisms remain highly effective defenses against these attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[10],"manual_kb_tag":[6631,441,566,1335,1759,3485,6627,6628,6629,6630],"class_list":["post-8803","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-safety","manual_kb_tag-automated-attacks","manual_kb_tag-brute-force-protection","manual_kb_tag-strong-passwords","manual_kb_tag-password-strength","manual_kb_tag-password-security","manual_kb_tag-brute-force-attack","manual_kb_tag-password-cracking","manual_kb_tag-credential-stuffing","manual_kb_tag-dictionary-attack","manual_kb_tag-hybrid-attack"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8803","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8803\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8804,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8803\/revisions\/8804"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8803"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=8803"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=8803"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}