What is a Rainbow Table Attack and How Can You Prevent It?

Rainbow table attacks are an older but still effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities. Today’s advanced persistent threats might elect for more sophisticated methods like remote desktop protocol (RDP) attacks, but cryptanalytic attacks – the inspection of cryptographic systems for vulnerabilities – remain a legitimate concern in the landscape of cybersecurity threats. […]

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