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# What are the common types of brute-force attacks?

There are several variants of brute-force attacks, including:

* **Simple brute-force attacks**: Trying every possible combination of characters.
* **Dictionary attacks**: Using lists of common words or common passwords.
* **Hybrid brute-force attacks**: Combining brute-force techniques with dictionary elements or predictable character sequences.