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    Humans are your weakest security link. Check Point explains why

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    Intrigued as to why cybersecurity loopholes never close? Research has shown that 81% of security breaches involve weak or stolen credentials. We’re all human, and we all make mistakes – add to this that your company infrastructure could be vulnerable, and you are on a losing wicket.

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