"Stringent Password Policies Help Prevent Fraud, Study Finds"

The poor practice of reusing passwords to log into multiple websites increases organizations' risk of exposure in a third-party breach. A study conducted by researchers at Indiana University calls for more stringent password policies in which passwords are required to be longer in length and more complex in order to lower the reuse of passwords. This article continues to discuss the risks posed by the reuse of passwords and findings of the study surrounding the impact of policies on password reuse, along with recommendations for protecting passwords. 

EurekAlert! reports "Stringent Password Policies Help Prevent Fraud, Study Finds"