login failure

Authentication attempt unsuccessful

A login failure is an unsuccessful attempt to access a system, account, or service—typically because of an incorrect password, unrecognized username, or security restriction.

Systems often lock accounts after multiple login failures to prevent unauthorized access.

After three login failures, she had to reset her password.

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system access state

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Authenticated to a system

signed in · authenticated · authorized · connected · admitted

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