How Russian password technology made its way into Irish State agencies: MSMN News

Password manager Passwork purports to be EU-based but has extensive links to a Russian company licensed by Russia’s security service

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Source: Irish Times

Reference link: https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/17/how-russian-password-technology-made-its-way-into-irish-state-agencies/