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@article{201957,
        author = {Sonia and Subita Kumari},
        title = {From Small Flaws to Major Threats: The Consequences of Overlooking Cybersecurity Basics},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5374-5378},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201957},
        abstract = {In today's digital era, cybersecurity has emerged as an essential component of safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring business continuity. Although there is a lot of focus on the high-tech attacks, a lot of the high-stakes attacks have a small component that doesn't get the attention. Cybercriminals work through simple security holes like weak passwords, obsolete systems and manual mistakes to spark large-scale attacks. This paper explores the potential scope of harm from a lack of basic cybersecurity measures, from financial losses to reputational damage. This paper highlights the importance of a proactive approach for protecting digital infrastructures by discussing the role of human behavior in cybersecurity incidents and exploring real-world incidents.},
        keywords = {cybersecurity, vulnerabilities, data breaches, human error, cyber threats, security culture},
        month = {May},
        }