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# Headteacher had the most guessable username-password combo you could imagine

**[The Register](https://daily.dev/sources/theregister)** · 3 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

A headteacher was found using an extremely predictable username and password combination, highlighting how schools often fail to prioritize or understand basic cybersecurity practices. The story underscores the risks of weak credentials in educational institutions.

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