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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT recommended when creating a strong password?
A
longer than six characters
B
generator to create more random passwords
C
same password for multiple accounts
D
numbers, symbols, and special characters
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If someone discovers your password for one account, all of your other accounts will be vulnerable. Try to include numbers, symbols, and both uppercase and lowercase letters. Avoid using words that can be found in the dictionary.

Detailed explanation-2: -Don’t choose Words or phrases that do not mix upper and lower case, or do not mix letters or numbers, or do not mix letters and punctuation. Your name in any form-first, middle, last, maiden, spelled backwards, nickname or initials. Any ID number or login name in any form, even spelled backwards.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is: a. WfgHLm94SED This password does not include any punctuation marks. A strong password is at least eight characters long, and is a combination of alphanumeric characters and punctuation marks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Using the same password leaves you and your information vulnerable to financial and identity theft Identity theftThe crime of impersonating someone and using their private information, usually for financial gain., so it’s important to use a unique one for each of your accounts.

Detailed explanation-5: -Do not use sequential numbers or letters. Do not include your birth year or birth month/day in your password. Use a combination of at least eight letters, numbers, and symbols. Combine different unrelated words in your password or passphrase. More items

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