Which Security Mechanism Is The Least Effective?
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The least effective security mechanism is a password–based authentication system. Passwords can be easily guessed or stolen, making them vulnerable to attack. Furthermore, since most people tend to use the same password for multiple accounts, once it is compromised, all other accounts are also put at risk.