The post discusses the mechanics of a slow and steady password spray attack, which allows attackers to access accounts by attempting a limited number of password guesses for multiple usernames over a longer period. It highlights the low immediate success rate but emphasizes the attackers' perspective, where the potential return on investment is high due to the number of common passwords used. The dialogue also touches on the effectiveness of security measures like two-factor authentication and the challenges investigators face in linking attacks to specific user groups.