Poor Password Hygiene

Passwords are frequently the first line of defense for cybersecurity in businesses. However, they frequently serve as the greatest weakness. In actuality, stolen or compromised user credentials account for 61% of breaches.

Passwords are among the most frequent human errors in cybersecurity breaches for the following reasons:

Most people employ standard passwords like 123456 or password.

4/5 people use the same password for their primary email account on other websites

Many people keep using the same passwords for a long time. Some people record their passwords or divulge them to coworkers.

These types of errors make it simple for criminals to obtain passwords and gain access to the victim's PC or even the company network. Furthermore, stolen passwords frequently end up on the Dark Web, where their value varies according to the user and their level of access.