Ethical Hacking: Techniques, Tools, and Countermeasures, 4th Edition
by Michael G. Solomon, Sean-Philip Oriyano
Best Practices for Passwords
As the world continues to move away from brick-and-mortar stores to online merchants, protecting yourself from online fraud becomes increasingly vital. More and more people are now accessing their banks online than ever before or working online with other types of sensitive information.
In many cases, the only thing standing between a stranger and your money is a four- to six-digit number or maybe a password consisting of one or two common words. To make it easier for you to access your account if your password slips your mind, banks and other institutions often let you list a few predetermined facts about yourself as answers to security questions. This helps you access your account. Of course, it also helps anyone ...
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