Over a third claimed they did not trust password management systems.
Half of those who have used password managers have stopped doing so, as they believe it wouldn’t stop cyber-attacks, or did not trust them.
According to research by CybSafe, just over 50 percent had used a password manager at some point in the past, while 14 percent had used a password manager but given up on it. Also 39 percent did not trust password management systems, with comments ranging around:
“I do not trust cloud-based apps at all. May as well leave my passwords in a shoebox outside.”
“Scammers are now so intelligent that they might crack the password manager and thus get to my passwords.”
“Don’t need to use one, passwords all in my head, can manage my own, another expense not needed with rising costs of living and no payrise”
Oz Alashe MBE, CEO & Founder of CybSafe, said of the findings: “In any business, employee behaviours related to strong password hygiene, such as using a password manager or avoiding repeated passwords, serve as an organization’s first line of defence against cyber-criminals. A decline in these practices, particularly among younger employees, could pose a significant risk for enterprises.”
The research found 29 percent of those with more than one online account write down their passwords in a notebook, while a further 21 percent claim to remember their passwords without storing them anywhere.
Written by
Dan Raywood
Senior Editor
SC Media UK
Dan Raywood is a B2B journalist with more than 20 years of experience, including covering cybersecurity for the past 16 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes.
He has spoken at events including 44CON, Infosecurity Europe, RANT Conference, BSides Scotland, Steelcon and ESET Security Days.
Outside work, Dan enjoys supporting Tottenham Hotspur, managing mischievous cats, and sampling craft beers.
