FULL STORY: Most people don’t go ONE DAY without waging an ALL-OUT WAR with a log-in screen. Maybe you can’t remember which email you used, or which password, or the two-factor stuff, or the vague CAPTCHAs.
According to a survey, 62% of people are overwhelmed with access screens . . . and are worried about managing too many passwords, accounts, and log-ins.
85% of people think it’s worth it to some degree, because they believe they’re more secure . . . and 64% feel confident in their cybersecurity knowledge
But over half admit to sharing their passwords with others . . . 40% admit to re-using passwords . . . 24% write down their passwords . . . and 19% keep them listed in a file on their computer, or in a “notes” app.
The most commonly shared passwords are for streaming services, but other commonly shared passwords are for: Shopping accounts . . . personal emails . . . social media . . . work and school emails . . . and “work productivity platforms.”
And 15% of people share their bank account passwords and pins.
Only 12% of people use a secure password manager, which experts and cybersecurity agencies recommend.
Most browsers have basic features like that built in, but many of the premium services cost money . . . especially the ones that offer secure ways to share with your partner and family members.
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