Security News > 2024 > April > Reusing passwords: The hidden cost of convenience

End-users tend to choose passwords that are easy to remember and often recycle them across multiple accounts to avoid the hassle of managing numerous complex passwords.

Even if end-users are made aware of the risks through training, there's often an attitude of 'it won't be me' that encourages them to prioritize the convenience of reusing passwords.

Password managers securely store and generate complex passwords for different accounts, requiring an end user to only remember one master password.

The best defense against password reuse is to implement a solution that continuously scans your Active Directory passwords against a comprehensive database of compromised passwords.

Specops Password Policy with Breached Password Protection offers organizations the ability to detect compromised passwords in real-time, prompt users to change their passwords with customized notifications, and greatly reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

Concerned about the hidden danger of reused passwords within your Active Directory?

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