Password Security

According to a 2019 google study, what percentage of Americans used unsecured passwords?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

What did Bill Gates point out about the whole idea of a password in 2004?

• It is outdated

• It is flawless

• It is perfect

• It is secure

What can you use to secure your Microsoft account instead of a password?

• Verification code from the app

• SMS or email

• Physical security key

• All of the above

What do many mobile apps allow you to use for logging in after a first-time setup?

• Fingerprint

• Facial recognition

• Voice recognition

• Retina scan

What does the concept of federated login mean?

• Biometric login

• No login required

• One login for all services

• Multiple logins for different services

What potential issue does the passwordless model have if a user loses their phone or physical access token?

• Secret handshake required

• Automatic recovery

• Difficulty in verification

• No issue

What is a challenge faced by cyber security workers in implementing a practical way to verify a person's identity?

• Lack of practicality

• Lack of expertise

• Lack of resources

• Lack of technology

What is the purpose of pulseway in protecting businesses?

• All of the above

• Data encryption

• Phishing protection

• Ransomware protection

What is the main reason for people reusing passwords according to the text?

• Insecure servers

• Too many online accounts

• Forgetting passwords

• Lack of awareness about password management software

What did the 2019 google study reveal about the password habits of users in the US and Canada?

• All of the above

• 50% changed one character

• 25% used unsecured passwords

• 75% reused passwords