How do hackers keep checking different passwords against the leaked hash-key without getting shut out after x attempts?

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If they don’t know the function generating the hash-key, what do they test it against? I assume every website uses a unique function for converting passwords into keys.

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so hackers usually have a list of common passwords right and they just keep hashing them until they find a match. they automate it with bots to try tons quickly. not knowing the function is rough but often sites use similar algorithms. kinda wild how much tech nerds can do with just a little bit of info

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