Company stored all employee passwords in a single unprotected Excel file, cybersecurity consultant reports
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Avram Piltch
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Summary
This article from the PWNED column highlights a security incident where a company stored every employee's password in a single unprotected Excel file. The CEO reportedly thought this was the best way to deal with email issues. The story, contributed by cybersecurity consultant Luke Irwin, serves as a cautionary tale about poor security hygiene and password management practices in organizations.
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If someone left their passwords or their access exposed, we will be writing about them here.
The CEO thought this was the best way to deal with some email issues
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