A security misconfiguration occurs when security settings are defined, implemented, maintained, or used improperly, making the system vulnerable. Default credentials are a typical example of such a misconfiguration because attackers can easily exploit these well-known defaults to gain unauthorized access.
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What are default credentials?
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Why is changing default credentials important for security?