Articles Tagged with ''password protection''

Nearly half of cybersecurity professionals depend on passwords to authenticate personal accounts, and almost as many depend on them for work accounts. 

A researcher found that Microsoft Edge will load saved passwords into memory in plaintext, even when they are not being used. 

Research reveals the most insecure passwords of 2026. 

630 million passwords were stolen, highlighting the value of passwords and password protection. 

Convenience prioritized over password security.

An analysis of more than 19 billion passwords finds that insecure password practices persist. 

This World Password Day, cybersecurity leaders are reflecting on how far passwords have come, and how much farther they have to go. 

A new report reveals an increase in credential-stealing malware.

Nearly 10 billion unique, plaintext passwords were uploaded to a hacker forum. 

Security leaders were surveyed about cyberattack response. According to the report, 39% indicated phishing is the most feared cyberattack.