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The closed loop conundrum, default passwords, and Baby Reindeer

Smashing Security

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Password Security and Identity Theft

This chapter emphasizes the necessity of unique passwords for various accounts to safeguard personal data, while discussing the dangers of reusing passwords. It also covers legislative changes in the UK aimed at improving password security for IoT devices and the implications of default passwords. Additionally, the chapter shares a cautionary tale of identity theft to illustrate vulnerabilities in verification processes and tips to mitigate risks.

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