Employee’s weak password opened door to Knights of Old’s cyber attackers, BBC documentary reveals
By 
Carol Millett2025-07-21T16:41:00
An employee’s weak password allowed hackers to gain entry into Knights of Old’s (KNP’s) computer system, resulting in the downfall of the 158-year-old company and the loss of more than 700 jobs, former director Paul Abbott has revealed.
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