Account lockouts are designed to deter brute-force attacks by limiting login attempts. However, cybercriminals often bypass these protections through offline methods, undermining their effectiveness.
One-third of Americans have had their social media accounts hacked despite login attempt safeguards. This suggests that current protections are insufficient against determined attackers.
By stealing encrypted password data, attackers can perform offline brute-force attacks where account lockouts don't apply, allowing them to effectively circumvent security measures.
While account lockouts can prevent immediate unauthorized access, they fail to account for sophisticated hacking methods that exploit vulnerabilities outside the typical login scenario.
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