What is the danger of using the same password for email, cloud storage, and a payment account?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A problem in one account can affect many accounts
Password reuse creates a chain of risk. If the password is guessed, stolen in a data breach, or disclosed through one service, an attacker may try the same password on the email, cloud, and payment accounts. Using a different strong password for each important account limits the damage. Reuse does not make accounts safer and has no effect on a printer or monitor.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
A problem in one account can affect many accounts
Why is this the correct answer?
Password reuse creates a chain of risk. If the password is guessed, stolen in a data breach, or disclosed through one service, an attacker may try the same password on the email, cloud, and payment accounts. Using a different strong password for each important account limits the damage. Reuse does not make accounts safer and has no effect on a printer or monitor.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Information Technology question. Chapter: Maintain Healthy Safe and Secure Working Environment. Topic: Health Safety and Security at Workplace.
