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Ask Tech Bear: Password Security Fails — A Cybersecurity Comedy of Errors

Cartoon illustration of a bear office worker seen from behind at a desk, surrounded by classic password security fail elements: a sticky note with scribbled text on the monitor, an open “Company Passwords.xlsx” spreadsheet, a blinking neon “HACK ME” sign, visible sticky notes under the keyboard, and a shadowy figure spying through window blinds with binoculars.

We’ve all heard about password security fails, but this week’s letter takes the cake. It’s a wild ride through a landscape of truly terrible password practices, and it’s a stark reminder of why small business cybersecurity is so crucial. Dear Tech Bear, I’ve created the perfect password system, but my former IT guy said these […]