A dictionary attack is a type of brute-force technique where attackers run through common words and phrases to guess passwords. The fact people often use simple, easy-to-remember passwords across multiple accounts means dictionary attacks can be successful while requiring fewer resources to execute. The 2019 State of Password and Authentication Security Behaviors Report from Yubico and Ponemon found 69% of people share passwords with others in the workplace. Password managers provide more automated way to keep strong passwords without requiring users to remember them.”]