How does a password dictionary attack work??

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Passwords are typically stored as hash values, rather than plaintext, and are meant to be one-way hashes. Password lists are used to generate rainbow tables containing known hash values that are then compared against password hashes. 

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A. ScreenTips B. AutoComplete C. Spelling and Grammar Error D. AutoCorrect

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Once a GameObject has been created, you can attach behaviors to it. What is the Unity term for these?

What will be an ideal response?

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A. Items B. Personal C. Schedule D. Calendar

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