To protect user's passwords on a Linux system,they can be kept in a file only available to the system administrator. What is the name of that file?
A) /etc/passwd
B) /sys/secpass
C) /etc/shadow
D) /sys/encryptpass

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The file that stores encrypted passwords for Linux users is called /etc/shadow. It is only accessible by the system administrator and contains information such as the username, the encrypted password, and the date of the last password change. The /etc/passwd file, on the other hand, contains basic user information but does not store encrypted passwords. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect.

To Protect User's Passwords on a Linux System,they Can Be