Fundamentals of Secure Software - Password Demo

This lesson explores Kaspersky's password checker, demonstrating how it evaluates password strength and checks if passwords have been leaked. The video shows examples of weak and strong passwords, emphasizing the importance of using random characters and symbols to enhance security. It also advises against entering real passwords into the checker to prevent potential logging or data breaches.

What is the main purpose of Kaspersky's password checker?

• To store passwords securely

• To show how long it takes to crack a password

• To generate random passwords

• To encrypt passwords

Why is the password '123456' considered weak?

• It is too long

• It contains special characters

• It is a palindrome

• It is commonly found in leaked databases

What is a major issue with using 'correct horse battery staple' as a password?

• It is too short

• It is a common phrase found in leaked databases

• It contains numbers

• It is difficult to remember

How can you significantly increase the strength of a password?

• By using only lowercase letters

• By adding special characters and numbers

• By repeating the same character

• By using common words

What is a recommended practice when using Kaspersky's password checker?

• Enter your real passwords for testing

• Use the tool to store your passwords

• Avoid entering real passwords to prevent logging

• Share your passwords with others