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Broken Authentication
Medium

Broken Authentication allows attackers to compromise passwords, keys, or session tokens to assume users' identities.

Attack Overview
Key information about Broken Authentication

Broken Authentication allows attackers to compromise passwords, keys, or session tokens to assume users' identities.

Common Tools:

  • Hydra
  • Burp Suite Intruder
  • Ncrack
  • Medusa

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Difficulty
Medium
Primary Targets

Web applications, databases, authentication systems

OWASP Top 10

Ranked in the OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Risks

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