3 Questions
What is the most effective way to create a strong passphrase?
Mix up uppercase and lowercase characters, numbers, and special characters
What should you do if you suspect your passphrase has been stolen?
Change it immediately
What is one of the risks of having poor security measures?
You could end up in legal trouble
Study Notes
- Passphrases are more secure than passwords because they are longer and use a sequence of random words.
- Cybercriminals can fetch a tidy sum selling stolen credentials via the dark web, but poor security measures could land you in legal trouble or worse.
- To create strong passphrases, mix up uppercase and lowercase characters, numbers, and special characters.
- Never use the same passphrase across different accounts, and write them down nowhere to increase security.
- Set strong passphrases and take all means necessary to protect them, such as changing your passphrase immediately if you suspect it has been stolen.
Test your knowledge about passphrases and passwords with this quiz. Learn about the importance of strong passphrases, their advantages over passwords, and best practices for creating and safeguarding them.
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