COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF COMPUTER SECURITY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Passwords are the most common methods of authentication. Passwords can be in the form of a string of letters, numbers, or special characters. To protect yourself you need to create strong passwords that include a combination of all possible options.
Detailed explanation-2: -1. Password-based authentication. Also known as knowledge-based authentication, password-based authentication relies on a username and password or PIN. The most common authentication method, anyone who has logged in to a computer knows how to use a password.
Detailed explanation-3: -Authentication factors can be classified into three groups: something you know: a password or personal identification number (PIN); something you have: a token, such as bank card; something you are: biometrics, such as fingerprints and voice recognition.
Detailed explanation-4: -The end users behavior such as choosing passwords that are easy to remember introduces the majority of the password weaknesses. For a hacker, these passwords can easily be cracked or guessed.