enumeration attack
[ɪˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən əˈtæk]
nounpl: enumeration attacks
ataque de enumeração
1. A cyber attack technique where an attacker systematically tries all possible values or credentials to gain unauthorized access to a system, account, or resource
The hacker launched an enumeration attack against the company's login portal by trying thousands of username and password combinations.
O hacker iniciou um ataque de enumeração contra o portal de login da empresa, tentando milhares de combinações de nome de usuário e senha.
2. In cybersecurity, the process of discovering valid usernames, email addresses, or other identifiable information by systematically probing a system
An enumeration attack on the email server revealed that several inactive accounts still existed in the system.
Um ataque de enumeração no servidor de email revelou que várias contas inativas ainda existiam no sistema.
This is technical jargon primarily used in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and hacking communities in both Brazil and the USA. The term is standardized across international cybersecurity documentation and is used by security professionals, system administrators, and in formal security assessments. It gained prominence with increased emphasis on cybersecurity awareness and data protection regulations like LGPD in Brazil and GDPR internationally.
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