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FC0-U61 · Question #156

Which of the following should be done to reduce the risk of having sensitive passwords compromised while browsing the Internet?

The correct answer is B. Disable autofill of forms and passwords. Disabling autofill for forms and passwords prevents browsers from storing and automatically entering sensitive credentials, thereby reducing the risk of compromise if the device is accessed by an unauthorized person.

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Question

Which of the following should be done to reduce the risk of having sensitive passwords compromised while browsing the Internet?

Options

  • AEnable software firewalls to block unknown ports
  • BDisable autofill of forms and passwords
  • CEnable screensavers and time-outs on the computer
  • DUse ad-blocking software on the computer

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    90% (26)
  • D
    7% (2)

Why each option

Disabling autofill for forms and passwords prevents browsers from storing and automatically entering sensitive credentials, thereby reducing the risk of compromise if the device is accessed by an unauthorized person.

AEnable software firewalls to block unknown ports

Enabling software firewalls to block unknown ports helps prevent unauthorized network access to your computer, but it does not directly address the compromise of passwords already stored or entered via autofill in a browser.

BDisable autofill of forms and passwordsCorrect

Disabling autofill for forms and passwords prevents web browsers from storing and automatically populating login credentials. If your device is compromised or accessed by an unauthorized person, having autofill enabled could allow them to easily access your accounts, so disabling it significantly reduces this specific risk.

CEnable screensavers and time-outs on the computer

Enabling screensavers and time-outs helps protect your computer when physically unattended by locking the screen, but it doesn't directly prevent password compromise from browser autofill features while actively browsing.

DUse ad-blocking software on the computer

Using ad-blocking software primarily improves browsing experience and can prevent some malvertising, but it doesn't directly prevent the compromise of passwords specifically through browser autofill functionality.

Concept tested: Password security best practices

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/devtools-guide-chromium/security/autofill-security

Topics

#password security#browser security#autofill#phishing prevention

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