Brute‑force is like an endless wave of warriors—slow, relentless, and hungry for a breach. If a system’s walls are thin or poorly defended, the horde will keep striking until a crack shows. Strong layers—rate limiting, multi‑factor auth, smart password rules—act like a fortress with heavy gates and guard posts. Each attack hits, but the gates stay closed. Without those defenses, the horde simply keeps pounding until it finally gets through.