COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following pieces of information would be safe to include in an online username?
A
School mascot
B
Favorite sport
C
Year of birth
D
City of residence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The information about a particular person that exists on the internet as a result of their online activity intentionally or unintentionally means digital footprint. Explanation: A digital footprint is the data of a person that is available online as a result of the person’s activities.

Detailed explanation-2: -A digital footprint – sometimes called a digital shadow or an electronic footprint – refers to the trail of data you leave when using the internet. It includes websites you visit, emails you send, and information you submit online. A digital footprint can be used to track a person’s online activities and devices.

Detailed explanation-3: -Copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets are the four primary types of intellectual property protection.

Detailed explanation-4: -Never reveal your passwords to others. Use different passwords for different accounts. Use multi-factor authentication (MFA). Length trumps complexity. Make passwords that are hard to guess but easy to remember. Complexity still counts. Use a password manager.

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