Cybersecurity firms NordPass and NordSteallar have analysed password habits over 6 years and found “123456” to be the most commonly used password worldwide. The firms also found minimal difference between passwords used at home and work, indicating that people tend to use the same weak passwords in both settings. This comes despite ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the importance of password strength.
IXON VPN Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Gain Access to Windows & Linux Systems
A security assessment by Shelltrail revealed three critical vulnerabilities in the IXON VPN client, allowing privilege escalation on Windows and Linux. Identified as CVE-2025-ZZZ-01, CVE-2025-ZZZ-02,
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