{
  "id": 2997740,
  "title": "Security vets rally around $4 paper password books for sale in Australia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/security-vets-rally-around-4-paper-password-books-for-sale-in-2997740",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T10:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register",
    "slug": "the-register",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/24/security-vets-rally-around-4-paper-password-books-for-sale-in-australia/5291234"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Security experts are supporting the use of $4 paper password books for sale in Australia. Available at local AusPost branches for AU$4.90 (US$3.51), these traditional books offer a tangible alternative to digital password managers. Although prone to single-point failure and lack of automation, password books have gained popularity after being praised on social media for their simplicity and security. As many users prefer unique, strong passwords for each account, a physical book can provide a safer option than reusing weak passwords. In the event of an individual's passing, a password book can help family and friends with account recovery, making the grieving process less burdensome. While not the ideal solution for business environments, password books remain a practical and often overlooked safeguard in an increasingly digital world.",
  "summary": "Once shunned by the IT crowd, pen-and-paper password vaults are getting the love they deserve in 2026",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Register Science",
        "title": "Security vets rally around $4 paper password books for sale in Australia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/security-vets-rally-around-4-paper-password-books-for-sale-in",
        "published": "2026-08-24T10:17:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}