Why Are Passwords Often Considered the "Achilles' Heel" of Electronic

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why are passwords often considered the "Achilles' heel" of electronic systems?

• A) Password selection is left to the end user and cannot be fully controlled.
• B) Systems cannot handle complex passwords.
• C) Any password can be easily hacked.
• D) No other control can better prevent fraud than the wise use of passwords.

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