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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Tanmay Puri

Weak Password Mistakes Trigger Disastrous Hacks — Millions Affected Worldwide

Why Hackers Love Your Passwords: Experts Reveal the Simple Mistakes Behind the Biggest Cyber Breaches (Credit: Pixabay)

Your passwords could be much less safe than you think, as cyberattacks and data breaches have become almost routine. Yet behind many of these worrying stories is the same, surprisingly simple culprit: weak passwords.

The widespread use of easily guessed credentials remains the main reason for many of the most significant security failures in recent history. From gargantuan credential leaks to embarrassing and disappointing mistakes by major institutions, the cost of poor password hygiene has never been clearer.

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