COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF COMPUTER SECURITY
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Question
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Which of the following is NOT recommended when creating a strong password?
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longer than six characters
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generator to create more random passwords
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same password for multiple accounts
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numbers, symbols, and special characters
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Try to include numbers, symbols, and both uppercase and lowercase letters. Avoid using words that can be found in the dictionary. For example, swimming1 would be a weak password.
Detailed explanation-2: -Avoid single words, or a word preceded or followed by a single number (e.g. Password1). Hackers will use dictionaries of words and commonly used passwords to guess your password.
Detailed explanation-3: -Once you’ve started using stronger passwords, there are a few habits you can start to keep them safe: Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts. If hackers gain access to one of your accounts, they can try the compromised password on other websites.
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