Recycling passwords: A risky habit

The patterns we follow  

At the dawn of the internet, the most popular password was ‘12345.’ Today, it’s hardly any better – ‘123456.’  

Humans tend to follow similar patterns, using personal names or hobbies in their passwords. It’s like we’re genetically predisposed to choose weak passwords! 

The re-use epidemic 

Despite knowing the risks, 59% of people still use the same password across multiple accounts.  Imagine if a hacker cracks one – they gain access to everything!  

Businesses should pay attention to employee password hygiene, as there’s often overlap between work and personal passwords. 

The trust issue  

Passwords alone aren’t enough anymore. Over 80% of confirmed breaches result from stolen, weak, or reused passwords.  

Introducing multi-factor authentication (MFA) – a combination of something you know (password), something you have (like a phone-generated code), and something you are (biometrics).  

MFA adds an extra layer of security beyond passwords, here at Mindshift we make sure our teams security is on point, using a password manger like Bitwarden can help keep your passwords safe and secure and make it easier for you to upgrade and reinforce them. 

Wrap-up 

Recycling passwords? Not cool. Let’s break the cycle and embrace stronger security practices. Remember: “123456” won’t save you from cyber threats! 🔒