What is a difference between weak passwords and missing encryption?

The correct answer is C. Weak passwords are guessed easily, and missing encryption allows information to be decrypted. Weak passwords are vulnerable because they can be easily guessed or cracked using brute- force methods, leaving systems open to unauthorized access. Missing encryption means that data is transmitted or stored in plain text, making it possible for attackers to intercept and read…

Submitted by saadiq_pk· Mar 30, 2026

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AWeak passwords allow programs to be renamed, and missing encryption hides .exe extensions.
BWeak passwords consume bandwidth, and missing encryption allows user information to be
CWeak passwords are guessed easily, and missing encryption allows information to be decrypted.
DWeak passwords cause programs to crash, and missing encryption sends data to a memory

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A
3% (2)
B
2% (1)
C
95% (57)

Explanation

Weak passwords are vulnerable because they can be easily guessed or cracked using brute- force methods, leaving systems open to unauthorized access. Missing encryption means that data is transmitted or stored in plain text, making it possible for attackers to intercept and read the information without needing to decrypt it.

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#Password security#Data encryption#Security vulnerabilities

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