• Brute Force Attacks: Automated tools repeatedly guess passwords until the correct one is found, targeting weak or easily guessable passwords.

• Phishing: Attackers trick individuals into revealing passwords through deceptive emails or messages mimicking legitimate entities.

• Social Engineering: Manipulative tactics, like posing as trusted sources, are used to extract passwords from unsuspecting employees.

• Password Reuse: Using the same password across multiple accounts poses a risk; a breach in one account compromises others.

• Keylogging: Malicious software captures keystrokes, including passwords, potentially exposing sensitive login credentials.

• Dictionary Attacks: Lists of common passwords or words are employed to guess passwords, particularly those lacking complexity.

• Insider Threats: Malicious insiders or disgruntled employees may exploit their access to gain unauthorized entry to systems using passwords.

• Credential Stuffing: Stolen passwords from one breach are used to gain unauthorized access to other accounts.

• Weak Password Policies: Lack of enforcement or adherence to strong password policies increases vulnerability to attacks.

• Unsecured Networks: Accessing sensitive accounts or information over unsecured networks exposes passwords to interception by attackers.