1. Brute Force Trying all possible combinations character by character. Includes all letters, numbers, and symbols. Very slow but theoretically guarantees access if given enough time. 2. Dictionary Attack Relies on a pre-made list (Wordlist) containing common and leaked passwords. Much faster than brute force and effective because most people use predictable passwords. 3. Hybrid Attack Combines both: takes words from the dictionary and adds numbers, symbols, or substitutions (e.g., password → P@ssw0rd123). What is it? A software tool used to guess passwords by automatically trying a large number of combinations until the correct password is found. It is classified under penetration testing and security analysis tools. Its types based on the guessing method