FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

COMMUNICATION WIRELESS COMPUTING DEVICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
which type of authentication is least secure
A
PIN
B
Password
C
passphrase
D
finger print scan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The least secure protocol of all is known as the Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) and simply asks a user to enter a password that matches the one saved in the database.

Detailed explanation-2: -The SMS-based is actually the least secure because there is malware out there now that can clone a SIM card, which would allow a hacker to get those MFA text messages. A Google study looked at the effectiveness of these three methods of MFA at blocking three different types of attacks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biometric authentication relies on the unique biological traits of a user in order to verify their identity. This makes biometrics one of the most secure authentication methods as of today.

Detailed explanation-4: -6. Which of the following is the least secure method of authentication? Explanation: Passwords can be compromised more easily than to replicate a physical thing like key card, fingerprint or retina. 7.

There is 1 question to complete.