Security News > 2024 > April > Most people still rely on memory or pen and paper for password management

These practices reveal a significant gap between recommended security practices and actual user behavior, highlighting how weak password habits and password reuse significantly heighten cybersecurity risks and identity theft.

Despite 60% of users claiming they feel confident in identifying a phishing attack and 68% feeling prepared to identify and mitigate AI-enhanced cyberattacks, many respondents still resort to risky password management methods.

54% of individuals rely on memory and 33% use pen and paper to manage their passwords at home.

Nineteen percent of global users admitted to having experienced a security breach or data loss due to their password habits, and 23% confirmed their passwords had been stolen or compromised in the past.

51% of respondents globally who have adopted a password manager at home report becoming more security conscious at work, and 45% say they reuse passwords less frequently.

The positive influence of using password managers at work is evident in respondents' personal lives, with 52% acknowledging increased security awareness at home, alongside a reduced frequency of password reuse.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/04/26/current-user-password-practices/