Gagnef tightens security after password leak

Gagnef municipality has used the same general password for officials and politicians for several years, recently leading to a security incident. The issue involves the Netpublicator service. The municipality is now tightening security.

Gagnef municipality has reportedly used the same general password for multiple officials and politicians over several years. This recently led to a security incident, according to falukuriren.se.

The incident concerns the Netpublicator service, used for uploading documents and summonses. Gagnef is not alone; at least 150 other municipalities in the country use the service.

The municipality has decided to tighten security in response to the leak. Details on the exact scope of the incident have not been specified in the reports.

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