Which of the following types of attacks does this MOST likely represent?

A security analyst is reviewing the following attack log output:

Which of the following types of attacks does this MOST likely represent?
A . Rainbow table
B . Brute-force
C . Password-spraying
D . Dictionary

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Password spraying is a type of brute-force attack in which a malicious actor uses a single password against targeted user accounts before moving on to attempt a second password, and so on. This technique allows the actor to remain undetected by avoiding rapid or frequent account lockouts.

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/08/08/acsc-releases-advisory-password-spraying-attacks#:~:text=Password%20spraying%20is%20a%20type,rapid%20or%20frequent%20account%20lockouts.