Weak passwords fuel data breaches: Study reveals top mistakes and how to boost your online security

Pokémon Center Online tells all customers to change their passwords after fraudulent log-ins

Gotta change ‘em all. The Pokémon Center Online should be a place of pure happiness. It’s a massive selection of Pokémon merchandise, made available even to those who can’t make the trip to one of Japan’s physical Pokémon Center superstores. Just put the items you want in your cart, place your order, and wait for your package of Poké-joy to be delivered to your doorstep. Unfortunately, though, it’s not all fun and smiles right now, because while…

Weak passwords fuel data breaches: Study reveals top mistakes and how to boost your online security

INDIANA – Weak passwords remain a primary vulnerability in cybersecurity, with over 80% of data breaches linked to compromised credentials. A recent analysis by Hostinger’s experts, examining thousands of real-world entries from leaked datasets, has pinpointed the most common password mistakes users repeatedly make and how to avoid them. The study, leveraging machine learning and behavioral analysis, identified key errors undermining online pro…