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User refused to change her password because everyone already knew it

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School staff seemed to be trying to get ransomware – for a second time

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User refused to change her password because everyone already knew it

School staff seemed to be trying to get ransomware – for a second time

·London, United Kingdom
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A cybersecurity crisis and resistance to password changes at a school in the United Kingdom. Following a ransomware attack, IT specialist Daniel's efforts to implement a new password policy were thwarted by employee habits. The process, which began with the school principal backing down, took a different turn when the new administration intervened. "They Refused to Change Their Password: 'Everyone Knew!'" This article first appeared on TechInsid…

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The Register broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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