Default credentials
Also called: default password, default administrative account
Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 4: Securing Devices
The username and password a device or service ships with. They are public, so leaving them unchanged lets anyone log in.
Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 4.2.B.5
Why it matters in Unit 4
Credential stuffing tries common default credentials and stolen credentials against routers, cameras and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Example
A security camera still accepts admin / admin; change it at setup.