{"id":57731,"date":"2024-06-17T15:38:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T15:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/2023\/07\/28\/according-to-recent-security-surveys-compromised-passwords-are-responsible-for\/"},"modified":"2024-06-17T15:38:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T15:38:09","slug":"compromised-passwords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/compromised-passwords\/","title":{"rendered":"Compromised Passwords"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"336cb5b64765e27a1a6c1bb71b941f1a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- above content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"5864845439\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Compromised passwords are responsible for up to 81% of\u200c all data breaches. It\u2063 has become increasingly essential that organizations\u200c and individuals become educated on\u200c the importance of strong passwords and how to manage them securely. With hackers utilizing more and more \u200dsophisticated\u200d techniques, understanding \u2063the various measures that can \u2062be\u200c taken in order to secure \u2063digital accounts is\u2062 crucial for overall data\u200c security. By utilizing a selection \u200dof key techniques, such as two-factor authentication, advanced security tools and strong \u2063passwords, security teams\u2062 can effectively reduce the risk of cyberattacks and ensure the safety of \u200ddata.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/compromised-passwords\/#1_Why_Passwords_%E2%81%A2Are_No_Longer_Safe\" >1. Why Passwords \u2062Are No Longer Safe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/compromised-passwords\/#2_Recent_Reports_Reveal_Security_Risks%E2%81%A2_of_Compromised_Passwords\" >2. Recent Reports Reveal Security Risks\u2062 of Compromised Passwords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/compromised-passwords\/#3_What_You_Can_Do_%E2%81%A4to_Protect_Your_Passwords\" >3. What You Can Do \u2064to Protect Your Passwords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/compromised-passwords\/#4_How%E2%80%8D_Compromised_Passwords_are_Compromising%E2%81%A4_Your_Privacy\" >4. How\u200d Compromised Passwords are Compromising\u2064 Your Privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/compromised-passwords\/#Impact_of_Compromised_Passwords_on_Data_Security\" >Impact of Compromised Passwords on Data Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/compromised-passwords\/#Q_A\" >Q&amp;A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/compromised-passwords\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1-why-passwords-are-no-longer-safe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Why_Passwords_%E2%81%A2Are_No_Longer_Safe\"><\/span>1. Why Passwords \u2062Are No Longer Safe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today, passwords are\u2063 no longer the sure-fire way to keep our data safe. With the increase in cyber-attacks and hacking attempts, it\u2064 is no\u2063 longer safe to rely solely on passwords for our security. As a\u200b result, it is important to\u2063 take\u200b a few extra steps in order to \u2062fully protect your data and information.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 problem with passwords\u2064 is that they can\u200b be cracked quite \u200ceasily with the\u200d right tools and techniques. Although complex passwords that include numbers, punctuation and <a href=\"https:\/\/specopssoft.com\/product\/specops-ureset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">variations<\/a> in letter casing can be difficult\u200b to guess, a hacker can easily\u2062 break them\u200d with the help of a\u2063 specialized program or software. Additionally, passwords can \u2063be \u2018stolen\u2019 if users \u2062store them on unprotected databases or use them \u2062across multiple accounts.<\/p>\n<p>So, what can you do to ensure that your data is secure? Firstly, it is important to\u2062 use strong passwords that are difficult to guess and unique for\u2063 each \u2062account or service you use. You can also consider using two-factor authentication for extra security. Additionally, there are services such as\u200c password managers which allow you to store your\u200b passwords securely and generate random passwords for different accounts.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2-recent-reports-reveal-security-risks-of-passwords\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Recent_Reports_Reveal_Security_Risks%E2%81%A2_of_Compromised_Passwords\"><\/span>2. Recent Reports Reveal Security Risks\u2062 of Compromised Passwords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Online \u2062security, specifically passwords, has long been a concern that \u2063many\u200d of us are faced with. Recent reports have \u200drevealed that password security may be even riskier\u200c than \u2062thought. Here are two security \u2062risks of\u2064 passwords that have been recently discovered.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Clothing stores tracking shoppers:<\/b> A recent\u2064 trend amongst retail clothing stores is to track shoppers using their passwords. Stores\u2062 can use the data \u200cthat they collect to better enable promotions and discounts, as well\u200d as \u200ctarget particular shoppers. This can\u2063 create a major security risk, as this data can also be sold \u2062to third parties for\u200c malicious purposes.<\/li>\n<li><b>Weak passwords:<\/b> Many \u2063people tend\u200d to use very weak passwords \u200cthat are easy to \u2064guess\u2064 and provide minimal security. Passwords such as \u201cpassword\u201d, \u201c123456\u201d, and \u201cqwerty\u201d are easily\u2064 guessed by malicious hackers who can then \u2064gain easy access to your account and gain access to your personal data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In order to stay safe, it is important to be aware of the recent reports \u200dof security risks associated with passwords. \u200dPeople should \u200dbe very careful when providing passwords to retailers and\u200b should always choose \u200bstrong passwords that are hard to guess.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3-what-you-can-do-to-protect-your-passwords\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_You_Can_Do_%E2%81%A4to_Protect_Your_Passwords\"><\/span>3. What You Can Do \u2064to Protect Your Passwords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Creating Strong Passwords<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 easiest way to protect your passwords is to create strong, unique passwords for each of your online accounts. Your passwords should contain a\u2063 combination of different \u200ctypes of characters, such as \u200buppercase\u2064 and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using familiar words, personal information, or \u2063common phrases in your passwords. \u200dThe longer the password, \u2063the harder it is to guess. Consider using a password manager to help generate and keep track of your passwords.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other \u200cSteps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In \u2062addition to creating strong passwords,\u2064 you can \u200bsecure your accounts \u2064by taking the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regularly update passwords.<\/li>\n<li>Enable two-factor \u2062authentication where available.<\/li>\n<li>Be \u2062wary of phishing or other cyber attacks.<\/li>\n<li>Be cautious when clicking links or downloading files.<\/li>\n<li>Never share passwords or other account information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By being mindful of your online security, you \u2062can protect\u200d your important passwords and \u200bkeep your accounts secure.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4-how-compromised-passwords-are-compromising-your-privacy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How%E2%80%8D_Compromised_Passwords_are_Compromising%E2%81%A4_Your_Privacy\"><\/span>4. How\u200d Compromised Passwords are Compromising\u2064 Your Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Compromised Passwords \u200bPosing\u2064 a\u200d Threat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using easy-to-guess passwords puts your privacy at \u2064risk. Cyber \u200bcriminals have \u200cacquired millions of leaked \u2062user passwords, \u200cand they \u200ccontinue\u200c to find new leaks every day. All it takes is one weak password for \u2064your personal \u2064information to \u200cbe exposed. Compromised passwords \u2062can\u2062 be used to hack into \u200cyour \u200caccounts \u2064and gain access to \u2063secrets, money, and vital\u200c data.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2063 are the <a href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/passwordless-qr-code-login\/\">main ways compromised\u2062 passwords<\/a> can compromise \u2062your privacy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cyber\u200d criminals can use them to break into your accounts, such as online banking or shopping services.<\/li>\n<li>Your emails can be\u2062 accessed,\u2064 and all your emails can \u200dbe\u2062 read.<\/li>\n<li>Sensitive information about \u200dyou, such\u2064 as \u2063credit card or\u200d social security numbers, can be exposed.<\/li>\n<li>Bitcoins or other digital currency can be stolen from your wallet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The threat of compromised passwords is real and should \u2064be taken seriously. The good \u2063news is that there are steps you can take\u2063 to\u200b better protect your privacy. Make sure to use\u2063 strong passwords with combinations of numbers, letters, and special characters. Additionally,\u2062 enable two-factor authentication\u2062 for extra security.<\/p>\n<p>According to a study by a leading market research company, compromised passwords continue to be one of the biggest security threats facing financial institutions and other organizations worldwide. The average person tends to use common and bad passwords, making it easier for cyber criminals to gain unauthorized access to user accounts through credential stuffing attacks and other password-based attacks. In fact, thirty-two percent of hacking incidents are attributed to password-related breaches, with billions of password combinations being tested during login attempts.<\/p>\n<p>To combat this issue, cybersecurity experts recommend implementing secure password guidelines, regular password expiry, and additional security measures such as multi-factor authentication. It is crucial for organizations to educate their employees on the importance of using strong passwords and practicing good password hygiene to protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access to systems and data.<\/p>\n<p>Compromised passwords pose a significant threat to individuals and organizations alike. Whether through business email compromise, mobile devices, or social engineering attacks, the human element remains a key factor in the security of user identities. Common passwords, password hashes, and previous password usage all contribute to the vulnerability of compromised accounts. Security attacks by unauthorized users can result in breaches of sensitive information, such as intellectual property or personal accounts. Federal agencies and decision-makers must implement measures for password safety to prevent password data breaches and unauthorized access to systems.<\/p>\n<p>Access security statistics show that privileged credentials are often targeted by sophisticated attackers for lateral movement within networks. Despite the wide range of authentication processes and advanced security tools available, human error and the use of common combinations still pose cybersecurity risks for average internet users. It is essential for organizations to prioritize access point security and educate employees on the importance of password safety to protect against malicious actors and software programs targeting enterprise systems. source: experts in cybersecurity at TechCrunch, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Compromised_Passwords_on_Data_Security\"><\/span>Impact of Compromised Passwords on Data Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Key Insights<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Compromised passwords responsible for data breaches<\/td>\n<td>81%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hacking attempts increasing<\/td>\n<td>Sophisticated techniques<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weak passwords risk<\/td>\n<td>Easy to guess and cracked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Security risks of compromised passwords<\/td>\n<td>Clothing stores tracking shoppers, Weak passwords<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Steps to protect passwords<\/td>\n<td>Create strong passwords, Regularly update, Enable two-factor authentication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Impact on privacy<\/td>\n<td>Gaining unauthorized access, Exposure of sensitive information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Threat to organizations<\/td>\n<td>Financial institutions at risk, Thirty-two percent hacking incidents attributed to password-related breaches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"qa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_A\"><\/span>Q&amp;A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Q: What do recent security surveys\u2062 say about compromised passwords?<br \/>\nA: Recent security surveys show that compromised passwords are one \u200bof the \u2064leading causes of data\u2064 breaches and other security incidents. Weak or reused passwords are vulnerable to\u2063 cyber attackers, which can lead to the \u200btheft of\u200d confidential \u2063information and other damage.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What are compromised passwords?<br \/>\nA: Compromised passwords are user credentials that have been exposed or stolen through hacking-related breaches, such as phishing scams or brute force attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Q: How can users protect themselves from compromised passwords?<br \/>\nA: Users can protect themselves by implementing security measures such as using strong, unique passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and avoiding password reuse.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What are some common methods used by bad actors to compromise passwords?<br \/>\nA: Bad actors often use social engineering techniques, such as phishing attacks, to trick users into disclosing their login credentials. They may also try brute force attacks to crack weak passwords.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Why is password complexity important for security?<br \/>\nA: Password complexity, such as using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols, helps to make it harder for attackers to guess or crack passwords.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What are the security implications of compromised passwords for businesses?<br \/>\nA: Compromised passwords can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, financial loss, and damage to a company&#8217;s reputation. They can also result in security breaches and cyber threats.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What are some effective security measures to prevent compromised passwords?<br \/>\nA: Implementing measures such as passwordless authentication, regular password resets, and educating users about password safety can help prevent compromised passwords. Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology &#8211; NIST<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"outro\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With \u200dcompromised passwords being responsible \u200bfor a plethora of cyber breaches according to recent security surveys, it is \u2063important for the everyday user to take measures to protect and secure \u200btheir passwords. \u200cLogMeOnce provides a \u200dFREE account that offers a robust solution for the average user to protect their data. Their features include powerful password \u200bmanagers, two-factor authentication\u2063 methods, and account security alert, amongst others. LogMeOnce provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/\">simple and secure solution<\/a> for the average user to protect against compromised passwords and cyber-attacks. It is a \u2064risk-free way to keep peace \u2062of mind, utilizing recent security surveys for a secure and convenient password account. Create a\u200d FREE \u200dLogMeOnce account and \u2063safeguard your passwords today! \u2064<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compromised passwords are responsible for up to 81% of\u200c all data breaches. It\u2063 has become increasingly essential that organizations\u200c and individuals become educated on\u200c the importance of strong passwords and how to manage them securely. With hackers utilizing more and more \u200dsophisticated\u200d techniques, understanding \u2063the various measures that can \u2062be\u200c taken in order to secure [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[935,18771,1302,864,18772],"class_list":["post-57731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-password-manager","tag-cybersecurity","tag-databreaches","tag-datasecurity","tag-passwordsecurity","tag-70-of-breaches-securitysurvey"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57731"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57731\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}