Some of the most common guidelines issued by Web sites when designing a secure password include:
A) The password should be at least eight characters long and include at least one number and other nonalphabet character.
B) The password should be short and straightforward.
C) The password should include names of family members or pets, so as to be easily remembered.
D) Choose a hard-to-guess password, then re-use this hardened password across websites. This minimize instances of calling systems professionals for a password reset, hence eliminating an additional potential vulnerability.
E) The password should be the same as your name so as to trick the hacker.

Question

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A password that is at least eight characters long and includes at least one number and other nonalphabet character is more difficult for hackers to guess or crack using brute force methods.

Answer: B is incorrect because a short and straightforward password is easy for hackers to guess or crack.

Answer: C is incorrect because using names of family members or pets as passwords is not secure as they can be easily guessed or obtained through social engineering tactics.

Answer: D is incorrect because re-using the same password across websites makes all accounts vulnerable if one password is compromised.

Answer: E is incorrect because using the same password as your name is easy for hackers to guess or obtain through social engineering tactics.

Some of the Most Common Guidelines Issued by Web Sites