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Security · 1h ago

Headteacher Used 'admin' as Password, Exposing School Data

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

A UK headteacher used the username-password combination 'admin'/'admin' for a school system, leaving sensitive data vulnerable. The breach highlights persistent weak security practices in educational institutions. Experts urge schools to adopt basic cybersecurity measures like multi-factor authentication.

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This story underscores a systemic failure in school cybersecurity, where even basic password hygiene is ignored, making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
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