Chapter 1, Problem 4IR

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Most common passwords:

• According to a report, Splash Data Company used most common passwords...

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Reason for using common passwords:

• They have been using the same passwords despite warnings since they find it difficult to remember lo...

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Accounts having one or more passwords:

“No”, there is no account having one or more password...

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Advice and ways to develop strong passwords:

Common passwords should be avoided while creating passwords and the passwords must be developed as follows,

• Password length is important. A phrase such as a line from a book or a film can be used in order to remember longer passwords. For guessing passwords cybercriminals use automated tools for guessing passwords and hence makes the task more difficult.
• The words that can be found in dictionary cannot be used...

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Way to determine common passwords:

One method which can be used to determine common password is by comparing...