Summary:
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Persistent Password Reuse
Despite using password managers, many subscribers continue to reuse passwords, according to a new report by Dashlane. -
Study Findings
The study analyzed saved logins from millions of individual and business accounts, revealing that 48% of passwords in individual vaults are reused, with an additional 15% identified as compromised due to data breaches. -
Regional Security Scores
The U.S. and Canada ranked the lowest in terms of password security, scoring 72.6 out of 100, the worst of all 14 regions analyzed in the report. -
Ongoing Vulnerabilities
The report highlights the dangers of password reuse, which significantly increases the risk of hacking and data breaches for users. -
Password Health Importance
Dashlaneβs software includes a Password Health score to help users understand and improve their security practices, underscoring the need for better habits in password management.
Read more at: PCMag