Multiple choice technology security

The usage of setRememberToken is

  1. Generally recommended

  2. Generally not recommended

  3. Should always be used

  4. Should not be used at all
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The setRememberToken method is generally not recommended because remember tokens create persistent authentication sessions that increase security risk. If a remember token is stolen or compromised, an attacker gains long-term access to the user's account. Security best practices recommend short-lived sessions with re-authentication for sensitive operations rather than persistent tokens.

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