"Why 72% of People Still Recycle Passwords"

A report released by Security.org, titled Online Password Strategies, gives insight into why most people continue to reuse old passwords. The poor practice of reusing passwords to log into multiple sites increases the chances of credential stuffing, which refers to the use of stolen account credentials from data breaches to access accounts on other sites. According to the report, most users reuse the same password an average of four times because new complex passwords are often forgotten. This article continues to discuss key findings of the report in relation to the recycling of passwords and efforts to improve password hygiene. 

TechRepublic reports "Why 72% of People Still Recycle Passwords"