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alb_004@lemm.ee to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

No more 12345: devices with weak passwords to be banned in UK

www.theguardian.com

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No more 12345: devices with weak passwords to be banned in UK

www.theguardian.com

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Makers of phones, TVs and smart doorbells legally required to protect devices against access by cybercriminals
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    1 year ago

    Is the flying squad going to kick down my door if I use 12345 as a password?

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      I use “4cab”.
      They’ll never guess that.

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        Only four of them?

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