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Worried uk computer user password security risk shadowy hands reach

UK users urged to boost digital safety as weak passwords prevail

Sun, 5th Oct 2025
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Nearly half of UK users rely on weak passwords like "123456," risking cyber attacks as searches for stronger credentials surge 133%.
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Data Privacy Day: Experts call for essential adaptation in AI era

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Ahead of Data Privacy Day, tech experts voice concerns about increasing data privacy challenges and cyber threats spurred by advanced AI.
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GitHub security tool checks passwords against 517m breached credentials

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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Web development and coding platform GitHub has rolled out password and two-factor authentication revamps to make user accounts more secure.
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There are 320 million breached passwords available online right now

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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More than 320 million compromised passwords are freely available online, warns Troy Hunt, who urges users to verify password safety on haveibeenpwned.com.