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Password '123456' exposed nearly 9 million personal records
Original: How “123456” became the key to almost 9 million personal records
Security researchers report that the notoriously weak password '123456' was enough to unlock a database containing personal information on almost 9 million people. The finding underscores how poor credential practices remain a leading cause of data breaches, with commentators urging stronger, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication.
Why now: A newly reported breach shows a trivially weak password exposed a massive trove of personal data, renewing debate about password hygiene.
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