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NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When a new router is bought-there is a ‘default password’ set on the router at the factory which you SHOULD change. What is an example of a LIKELY DEFAULT PASSWORD set by the manufacturer of the router (which someone could easily guess)?
A
admin
B
p@$4wrd2019
C
b7*traMQ$
D
waliays2018
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Check also at the bottom or back sticker of your router. The most common default username is admin, and its most common password is either admin or password. Change the default password from the Router Admin Console. Using your computer or mobile device, open a web browser.

Detailed explanation-2: -Default passwords are commonly used for routers, access points, switches and firewalls. They’re also common in embedded systems, industrial control systems (ICS) and remote terminal interfaces. Users often neglect password best practices in numerous ways, according to Ponemon Institute research.

Detailed explanation-3: -Also keep in mind that every new router comes with a preset password and SSID like “xfinitywifi, ‘’ “linksys, ‘’ or “NETGEAR". However, you’re going to want to change this immediately as it can let a hacker know what kind of router you have.

Detailed explanation-4: -Attackers can easily identify and access internet-connected systems that use shared default passwords. It is imperative to change default manufacturer passwords and restrict network access to critical and important systems.

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