The 'Failed attempts lockout' feature is used to temporarily disable accounts after a certain number of incorrect login attempts. This enhances security by preventing brute-force attacks, as an attacker cannot keep trying different passwords indefinitely. Other options like 'Restrict login times' and 'Disable guest account' are important but serve different security purposes.
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What are brute-force attacks and how do they work?
How does the 'failed attempts lockout' feature work in Windows?
Are there other account security features in Windows besides failed attempts lockout?