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In most cases, the system software will automatically protect you from password grinding. After too many failed password attempts, the system locks the hacker out. However, in the case of Windows File and Print Sharing, a hacker can continually try passwords until he/she breaks in. In this case, the defenses can be: - disable File and Print Sharing
- This is a dangerous service to leave exposed on the Internet.
- BlackICE Defender
- Defender will automatically lock out hackers trying to crack passwords.
- strong passwords
- Choose very strong passwords (more than 7 characters, mix of upper case, lower case, numbers, and punctuation). It will take forever for a hacker to guess the correct one.
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