Security News > 2021 > December > 30% of online users suffered security breaches due to weak passwords

A GoodFirms survey outlines the current password behavior of online users, risk factors associated with password management, and the best measures, policies, and practices to safeguard passwords from attacks or breaches.

30% of surveyees reported password leaks and security breaches owing to poor password practices and weak password setups.

The research highlights a few common poor password practices of users, such as sharing passwords with colleagues, family members, and friends; jotting down passwords on sticky notes, papers, planners, changing passwords only when prompted; or using the same passwords for multiple sites.

"As password authentication technology gets stronger and more foolproof, it is also the responsibility of the users to protect their passwords from cyber attackers by following the best practices," says GoodFirms.

Key takeaways 62.9% of online users change their passwords only when prompted.

30% of online users have been victims of security breaches caused by weak passwords.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/12/10/poor-password-practices/