The most common passwords of 2023, including “123456” and “admin,” have been exposed, leaving millions vulnerable to hacking. Cybersecurity researchers, in collaboration with NordPass, warn users to adopt unique and secure passwords. Hackers can breach accounts with weak passwords in seconds. The study, analyzing 4.3TB of leaked data, highlights the importance of password managers and mentions the promising role of FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Alliance in developing passkeys as a secure alternative. Despite advancements, the transition away from traditional passwords is expected to take time.

Read the article.


More

TEISS: SMS Authentication: why it’s bad (and what to do instead)

Twitter’s Account Security Report shows users still opt for SMS authentication. Andrew Shikiar at the…

Read More →

Global Security Mag: Technology protect against phishing, not training

A byline from by Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director of the FIDO Alliance on the cyber risks…

Read More →

InfoSecurity: Podcast

In the September episode of the IntoSecurity podcast, the Infosecurity editorial team take a deep…

Read More →


Subscribe to the FIDO newsletter

Stay Connected, Stay Engaged

Receive the latest news, events, research and implementation guidance from the FIDO Alliance. Learn about digital identity and fast, phishing-resistant authentication with passkeys.