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May 6, 2025

CyberNews Study: 94% of Passwords Are Weak and Reused

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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
A study by Cybernews examining over 19 billion passwords has revealed a troubling trend of weak password reuse, with 94% of passwords being reused or duplicated. The analysis shows that users often prefer passwords of 8 to 10 characters, with eight characters being the most common. Many passwords consist solely of lowercase letters and digits, increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks. Despite ongoing educational efforts about password security, predictable and weak passwords remain prevalent, with users frequently choosing simple options like "password" and using common names or positive words, further compromising their security.

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