Breaking Up with ‘Password123’: The CISA’s Crusade Against Default Passwords and the Rise of Cybersecurity Savvy

The CISA is practically begging tech manufacturers to stop using default passwords, the cybersecurity equivalent of leaving your car unlocked with a ‘steal me’ sign. With the rise of default password security risks, it’s high time we ditch ‘password123’ and opt for unique or time-limited setup passwords. In other news, water continues to be wet.

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Well, who would have thunk? The CISA is now urging tech manufacturers to ditch the age-old tradition of 'password123' and actually take charge of their own security. You know things are serious when we have to be reminded that using the same password for every device we produce isn't exactly the height of cybersecurity. In other news, water is wet.

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