Weak Password Causes 158-Year-Old UK Company Collapse
TL;DR
A UK transport company, KNP, was destroyed after hackers guessed an employee's weak password, leading to data encryption and the company's collapse, highlighting the increasing threat of ransomware attacks on businesses and the need for improved cybersecurity measures.
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