Researchers at Georgia Tech’s College of Computing found that 75% of the world’s most popular websites fail to meet minimum password security standards, leaving users at an increased risk for cyber attacks. The study, which used a new automated security assessment tool, also found that 12% of sites lacked password length requirements, while more than half accepted passwords of six characters or less. Only a few websites followed standard security guidelines, with most sticking to outdated rules from 2004.
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A surge in sophisticated recruitment scams targets job seekers, exploiting economic vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals use social engineering to blend legitimate practices with fraud, resulting in over
