5 Breaches That Should Never Have Happened—And How to Avoid Them

The Hacker News analyzes five breaches caused by misconfigurations, phishing, unpatched software, third-party risks, and leaked credentials. Each case underscores preventable failures, urging better hygiene (MFA, patching, vendor audits) to stop common attack paths. 

https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/how-breaches-start-breaking-down-5-real.html

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