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There are three main causes where an account could be compromised despite having a password. The first is that the password chosen is insecure, such as the name of a favorite animal, or is simply too small or simple. The second main cause is an unsecured administrator account, in which case the intruder could circumvent the protected user account through an administrator. Since most versions of Windows offer an unsecured administrator account by default, it is recommended that the account be renamed and password protected. The third most common cause is by using an insecure file system, such as FAT32. There are no file permissions beyond a simple single-user design, so files can be viewed by anyone with even guest privileges. The recommended course of action is to always use NTFS (only available on newer Window OSes). As a final note, passwords are meaningless if you have auto-login enabled for that account, if your computer is physically copied or stolen and you do not use BitLocker or another encryption algorithm, or the attacker can boot another operating system onto the computer, such as Linux, which negates NTFS file permissions (but encryption is still effective).
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What are passwords used for on computers?
Passwords protect a computer and/or computer account from anyone accessing the system.
What are some ways that one can protect bank account security?
One can protect bank account security by always keeping one's details secure and private. Changing PIN numbers regularly and not using obvious passwords will also help safeguard privacy.
Why is it necessary to have a password?
The whole point of password is to protect the private content of the persons account. There is absolutely no point in them being published in the open domain. This would constitute a serious breach of the Data protection act.
Safe ways for storing documents?
protect them with passwords.
Why do you use passwords?
People use passwords to protect their security. By the use of passwords you can restrict assess to something to people that know the password. This also allows you to keep some privacy.
What does your fcatexplorer passwords require to log in?
Fcatexplorer passwords typically require a combination of letters, numbers, and possibly special characters. The password may also need to meet certain length and complexity requirements to ensure security. It is advisable to create a strong and unique password to protect your account.
Who uses passwords?
People use passwords, and for many reasons. Most people use passwords to protect their security. By the use of passwords you can restrict assess to something to people that know the password. This also allows you to keep some privacy.
Why is it important to have passwords?
For security ! To protect your personal data from prying eyes. If we didn't use passwords - then anyone could see what files you had on the computer.
What is the password for mathletics and user name?
Hey if you want an account just go on mathletics.com.au click sign up and your on your way
How does Unix protect passwords?
Passwords are protected in 2 essential ways: first, the file containing the password is only viewable by the administrator (root) account. Secondly, the password itself is hashed so that it appears to be encrypted, and is a one-way hash. This means there is no way to retrieve a hashed password (other than guessing). It has to be reset in that case.
How do you keep confidential files secure?
The best way is to simply not save them. However, since that is impractical, you can hide folders if you have admin control of the account on the PC, password protect folders, and password protect individual files.
Why do use password?
People use passwords to protect their security. By the use of passwords you can restrict assess to something to people that know the password. This also allows you to keep some privacy.
