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Fariha Khudzri
Fariha Khudzri

Hackers use 5 common tactics to hack passwords: 1) Trying common passwords by referencing lists of popular passwords; 2) Using social engineering to learn personal details to guess passwords; 3) Sniffing unsecured Wi-Fi networks to intercept transmitted passwords; 4) Installing keyloggers to capture passwords as they are typed; 5) Leveraging information from social media to identify accounts on other sites protected by the same password. The document provides actions people can take to strengthen their passwords and online security against these tactics.

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The 5 Most Common Tactics Used To Hack Passwords
Trying Common Passwords Hackers trying to break through a password. Hackers know this, and can reference common passwords to try and gain entry. Action : Dont use common passwords. This includes single words, popular phrases, and simple combinations of a particular character type
Social Engineering Social networking can be used to try and figure out what the password might be. Hackers know that people who dont use common passwords are still likely to use passwords that have some personal significance Action : Make your social network private to people who are not your friends, and make sure that you dont use information about your personal life to form a password.
Sniffing Wi-Fi Packets Open wireless networks can be a nasty security issue because they are well open. If someone is trying to hack your passwords specifically, they might see if you frequently visit a place with open Wi-Fi, like a coffee shop. Or a hacker might just set up an operation in such a location and pick up as many passwords as possible. Action : Maybe use HTTPS whenever possible or not use open WIFI
Keylogging A keylogger can also be installed as a part of any piece of malware to hack passwords. The information can then be transmitted to a location where it is compiled and passwords found. Action : Security software can help detect keyloggers and prevent them from being installed on your system.
The Weakest Link Using the information found while reviewing your social networking profiles, a hacker may be able to identify sites you visit. Action : Dont use a single password for every website
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  • 1. The 5 Most Common Tactics Used To Hack Passwords
  • 2. Trying Common Passwords Hackers trying to break through a password. Hackers know this, and can reference common passwords to try and gain entry. Action : Dont use common passwords. This includes single words, popular phrases, and simple combinations of a particular character type
  • 3. Social Engineering Social networking can be used to try and figure out what the password might be. Hackers know that people who dont use common passwords are still likely to use passwords that have some personal significance Action : Make your social network private to people who are not your friends, and make sure that you dont use information about your personal life to form a password.
  • 4. Sniffing Wi-Fi Packets Open wireless networks can be a nasty security issue because they are well open. If someone is trying to hack your passwords specifically, they might see if you frequently visit a place with open Wi-Fi, like a coffee shop. Or a hacker might just set up an operation in such a location and pick up as many passwords as possible. Action : Maybe use HTTPS whenever possible or not use open WIFI
  • 5. Keylogging A keylogger can also be installed as a part of any piece of malware to hack passwords. The information can then be transmitted to a location where it is compiled and passwords found. Action : Security software can help detect keyloggers and prevent them from being installed on your system.
  • 6. The Weakest Link Using the information found while reviewing your social networking profiles, a hacker may be able to identify sites you visit. Action : Dont use a single password for every website