Data Breach in an Italian Company: Dangers and Implications when an Excel Sheet with Passwords appears in a data breach
A recent data breach in a well-known Italian company has raised more than one doubt about the security procedures adopted.
Among the disclosed files, there are two that should not have appeared at all: “copy of password.xls” and “chrome passwords”.
But why is an Excel sheet with passwords a risk?
- Single Point of Failure: A centralized document with all the passwords is an ideal target for cybercriminals, providing them with direct access to all company systems.
- Inadequate Encryption: Even if protected by a password, an Excel sheet does not have strong encryption. It’s like locking the front door with tape.
- Physical Access Risk: If the device containing the file is lost or stolen, anyone could access the information.
- Lack of Security Features: Unlike software dedicated to password management, Excel does not offer functions such as secure password generation or security alerts.
- Human Errors: How many times have you sent a file or message to the wrong person?
- Risks of Google’s Keychain: Even if Google encrypts the data, a hacker who accesses your Google account could obtain all your passwords.
So, what’s the solution?
If your company has a “password.xls”, it’s time to adopt more advanced security measures. There are many secure and easy-to-implement solutions.
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