Practice - Password Attacks
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Practice Questions
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What is a brute force attack?
💡 Hint: Think about how someone might break into a locked door by trying every key.
Name a common tactic used in dictionary attacks.
💡 Hint: Consider what passwords people might think are easy to remember.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a brute force attack attempt to accomplish?
💡 Hint: Think about what the goal of hacking into someone's account would be.
True or False: Credential stuffing is effective because many people reuse passwords.
💡 Hint: Consider the risks inherent in password reuse.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the risks associated with a company that does not enforce password complexity requirements. Discuss potential breaches that could occur.
💡 Hint: Consider what types of data could be compromised.
Create a strong password policy for an organization aimed at preventing password attacks. Include guidelines for user behavior and technological protections.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a password strong and what extra layers can add security.
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