Security News > 2023 > February > The headache of changing passwords

Instead of continuously changing passwords in an attempt to stay ahead of online threats, the best solution is no passwords at all.

The reality of poor password practices like this is that the average person has roughly 191 different logins, passwords or other credentials to manage - meaning it requires too much effort to remember, paired with an "It won't happen to me" mentality.

As a result of human nature, many people will re-use existing passwords or adopt bad practices, such as writing down passwords on sticky notes.

NordPass published a report containing the top 200 most common passwords according to 2021 research, citing millions of individuals using the same easy-to-remember password.

SEE: Password breach: Why pop culture and passwords don't mix.

It's critical to practice good password hygiene: change passwords regularly, use a unique password for each account, leverage a password manager to help keep track and opt into MFA. Aubrey Turner, Executive Advisor at Ping Identity, has an extensive background successfully delivering strategic, enterprise cyber security solutions to Fortune 1000 companies that addresses business problems, strengthens organizations, reduces risk and delivers positive business outcomes.

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