FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How do you make a password strong? (More than one)
A
A combination capital letter, number and symbols/special charatcters
B
Using a phrase like “iloveManU”
C
Enabling 2 factor authentication
D
using password as a password
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -From the homescreen, go to Settings > Account > Manage account > Account security. Select two-step verification, and toggle the switch on. A series of prompts will ask for your password, phone number, and the verification code that will be sent to your phone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Strong passwords are also an important part, even when using two-factor authentication. In this article we review 2FA, explain how hackers are bypassing it in some cases, and provide tips for using strong passwords on your WordPress website to compliment 2FA.

Detailed explanation-3: -Security key Experts say that security keys are the most secure form of Multi-Factor Authentication. A Google study found that security keys blocked 100% of attacks, compared to SMS-based MFA which blocked 76-100% of attacks and on-device app prompts which blocked 90-100% of attacks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Two-factor authentication adds an additional layer of security to the authentication process by making it harder for attackers to gain access to a person’s devices or online accounts because, even if the victim’s password is hacked, a password alone is not enough to pass the authentication check.

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