COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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use at least eight characters in your password
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use screen locks
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use a different password for each account
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use your name as your password
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Detailed explanation-1: -Among the list of offenders, using your first name as a password is perhaps the most easily crackable choice. Even if you use it for an anonymous account, one small slip on your end and a hacker could trace that account to one that does use your name, like a public social media profile.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tips for creating strong passwords Never use personal information such as your name, birthday, user name, or email address. This type of information is often publicly available, which makes it easier for someone to guess your password. Use a longer password.
Detailed explanation-3: -DON’T use blank spaces in your password. DON’T use a word contained in English or foreign language dictionaries, spelling lists or commonly digitized texts such as the Bible or an encyclopedia. DON’T use an alphabet sequence (lmnopqrst), a number sequence (12345678) or a keyboard sequence (qwertyuop).
Detailed explanation-4: -A strong password is: At least 12 characters long but 14 or more is better. A combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.