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  • Using the Password 'admin123' Wasn't as Bad as Sharing it on Slack

    04/24/2026 3:09:37 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 21 replies
    The Register ^ | Thu 23 Apr 2026
    Keeping it simple for the developers can lead to very complex headaches laterPWNED Welcome back to PWNED, the column where we celebrate the people who’ve taught us how not to secure a server. If you’ve ever tied your own shoelaces together, then tripped over them, or attempted to dive into a swimming pool but hit your head on the diving board, we’ll be talking about your cyber equivalent. This week’s connected kerfuffle comes courtesy of Gregory Shein, founder and CEO of software development firm Nomadic Soft. One of his clients made the fateful decision to prioritize convenience over security,...