Password reset attacks exploit vulnerabilities in account recovery flows, allowing attackers to hijack credentials by intercepting reset links, guessing security answers, or abusing SMS/email APIs. Cybercriminals use these to breach sensitive accounts, while penetration testers employ them to audit security posture. Organizations benefit by identifying weaknesses and implementing multi-factor authentication or rate limiting to prevent unauthorized access.
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