Brute Force Attack
Different combinations of characters repetitively used until all possible combinations have been exhausted to crack passwords
Dictionary Attack
Uses words from the dictionary or lists of names and other key information about the user to crack passwords
Eduroam
Free, secure, encrypted Wi-Fi service used throughout many institutions
Husky OnNet
A virtual private network or VPN services used my UW faculty to remotely work and still connect to University resources
Malware
Short for malicious software is a program or code that is used to disrupt a computer’s normal function
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Method used to confirm a user’s identity and adds an additional layer of protection in addition of your password (ex. Duo at UW)
Password Manager
Creates, stores, and allows you to access your list of complex passwords as you need them
Password Spray Attack
Takes a list of commonly used password and tests them on multiple users at an organization to crack passwords
Phishing Emails
Emails that are designed to trick users into surrendering their login credentials on phony web pages