Password vs. Passphrase: Which Is More Secure?

Why are passphrases considered more secure than passwords?

• They are longer and more complex.

• They are shorter and easier to guess.

• They are always auto-generated.

• They do not use special characters.

What is a brute force attack?

• An attack that involves sending phishing emails.

• A type of malware.

• An attack where hackers guess passwords using a computer algorithm to make different combinations.

• A method to encrypt data.

What are 2 benefits of using passphrases over passwords? (multiple answers)

• They are easier to remember.

• They are shorter.

• They contain special characters.

• They are harder to hack through brute force.

What is an example of a passphrase?

• 123456

• password

• n@jnd0pMZ!

• never$gonna$give4you$UP

If you forget your password/passphrase, what can you do?

• Stop by the tech office

• Ask your teacher for the correct password

• Click "reset password"

• Keep guessing until you get the correct password

Answer explanation

The tech office team are the only people who can help you reset your password. Do not try to guess wrong passwords as that may lock you out of the site/service. Your teachers do not have access to your passwords long term.