COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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False
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True
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A strong password is what protects you from cyber criminals. Relying on a weak password PasswordCombination of letters and numbers you select to secure an account or device., by contrast, makes it easy for cyber criminals to gain access to your accounts, steal your identity and even take your money.
Detailed explanation-2: -As such, strong passwords consist of a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special symbols, such as punctuation. They should be at least 12 characters long, although we’d recommend going for one that’s even longer.
Detailed explanation-3: -Weak passwords are those that are easily guessed by unauthorized users. Examples include “1234”, “password”, “temp”, etc. A weak password poses security risks at two levels-it may enable unauthorized access to confidential information, and may potentially enable an unauthorized user to compromise the system.
Detailed explanation-4: -Weak passwords provide an easy avenue for cybercriminals to exploit; they can sell this information on the dark web or use it to launch further attacks. If passwords are simple, short, (too) common, hackers can quickly crack them using widely available tools.