Security Magazine logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Security Magazine logo
  • NEWS
    • Security Newswire
    • Technologies & Solutions
  • MANAGEMENT
    • Leadership Management
    • Enterprise Services
    • Security Education & Training
    • Logical Security
    • Security & Business Resilience
    • Profiles in Excellence
  • PHYSICAL
    • Access Management
    • Fire & Life Safety
    • Identity Management
    • Physical Security
    • Video Surveillance
    • Case Studies (Physical)
  • CYBER
    • Cybersecurity News
    • More
  • BLOG
  • COLUMNS
    • Career Intelligence
    • Cyber Tactics
    • Cybersecurity Education & Training
    • Leadership & Management
    • Security Talk
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • Annual Guarding Report
    • Most Influential People in Security
    • The Security Benchmark Report
    • Top Guard and Security Officer Companies
    • Top Cybersecurity Leaders
    • Women in Security
  • SECTORS
    • Arenas / Stadiums / Leagues / Entertainment
    • Banking/Finance/Insurance
    • Construction, Real Estate, Property Management
    • Education: K-12
    • Education: University
    • Government: Federal, State and Local
    • Hospitality & Casinos
    • Hospitals & Medical Centers
    • Infrastructure:Electric,Gas & Water
    • Ports: Sea, Land, & Air
    • Retail/Restaurants/Convenience
    • Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain/Distribution/ Warehousing
  • EVENTS
    • Industry Events
    • Webinars
    • Solutions by Sector
    • Security 500 Conference
  • MEDIA
    • Interactive Spotlight
    • Photo Galleries
    • Podcasts
    • Polls
    • Videos
      • Cybersecurity & Geopolitical Discussion
      • Ask Me Anything (AMA) Series
  • MORE
    • Call for Entries
    • Classifieds & Job Listings
    • Newsletter
    • Sponsor Insights
    • Store
    • White Papers
  • EMAG
    • eMagazine
    • This Month's Content
    • Advertise
  • SIGN UP!
Home » password security

Articles Tagged with ''password security''

More than 2.5 million people use "123456" as their password

If your password is 123456, it's time for an update

November 20, 2020

A new report from NordPass finds that more than 2.5 million people are using 123456 as their password.


Read More
Netflix users share their password

More than half of Netflix subscribers share their passwords

November 4, 2020
Netflix subscribers share their passwords, says recent survey.
Read More
Password inspirations of presidential candidates and COVID are part of an annual password strategies study findings

America's password habits: people use COVID, Biden and Trump

October 26, 2020
A significant fraction of Americans are using COVID- and presidential-candidate-related passwords online, according to annual password strategies report.
Read More

PayPal Confirms Password Vulnerability

January 15, 2020
A security researcher discovered a high-severity bug affecting PayPal’s most visited pages: the login form.
Read More
google

Google Launches Hacked-Password Checker

October 18, 2019
Google has launched a web-based hacked-password checker, called Password Checker.
Read More
key-enews

Battling Account Takeover Risks Without Compromising User Experience

josh horwitz
Josh Horwitz
October 8, 2019

Account takeover and fraud schemes are costing consumers, banks, retail organizations, healthcare and other online businesses billions of dollars each year. What’s more, the cost of these attacks is on the rise—according to Riskified, losses from account takeover rose 122 percent from 2016 to 2017 and increased by 164 percent the following year.


Read More
password-enews

The Plight of the Password

Ted Ross
July 5, 2018
As long as passwords are the cornerstone of cybersecurity, we will continue to be vulnerable.
Read More
Cybersecurity passwords

89 Percent of Top Travel Websites Fail to Protect User Security

May 2, 2018

A new report by Dashlane found that 89% of travel sites leave their users' accounts perilously exposed to hackers due to unsafe password practices.


Read More
Cybersecurity passwords

GoDaddy and QuickBooks Have the Best Password Policies; Dropbox, Netflix Have Worst

August 9, 2017

GoDaddy, Stripe, and QuickBooks lead with the best password policies, according to the 2017 Password Power Rankings from Dashlane.


Read More

Most Consumers Open to Password Alternatives to Protect their Security on the Internet

July 13, 2015

Most consumers consider usernames and passwords cumbersome and are interested in using alternatives to them to protect their security on the Internet.


Read More
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next
Manage My Account
  • Security Newsletter
  • eMagazine Subscriptions
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Online Registration
  • Mobile App
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Security audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Security or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • critical event management
    Sponsored byEverbridge

    Why a Unified View Across IT, Continuity, and Security Makes or Breaks Crisis Response

  • Charlotte Star Room
    Sponsored byAMAROK

    In an Uncertain Economy, Security Is a Necessity - Not an Afterthought

Popular Stories

Tree shaped as dollar sign

The Salary of a Chief Security Officer

Jaguar logo

New Update on Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack: Q3 Wholesales Down 43%

Person holding phone to smart lock

Why it’s Time to Move on From Legacy Access Control Systems

Hotel hallway

New Malware Campaign Targeting Hospitality Sector

Man in suit

How to Safeguard Executives Through Proactive Planning and Managing Online Presence

SEC 2026 Benchmark Banner

Events

September 18, 2025

Security Under Fire: Insights on Active Shooter Preparedness and Recovery

ON DEMAND: In today’s complex threat environment, active shooter incidents demand swift, coordinated and well-informed responses.

February 26, 2026

Zero Incidents vs. Zero Tolerance – Workplace Violence Prevention Best Practices that Work

Workplace violence remains one of the most complex challenges facing healthcare organizations today. For executive security professionals, the stakes have never been higher: protecting staff, patients, and visitors while preserving a culture of compassion, dignity, and service.

View All Submit An Event

Products

Security Culture: A How-to Guide for Improving Security Culture and Dealing with People Risk in Your Organisation

Security Culture: A How-to Guide for Improving Security Culture and Dealing with People Risk in Your Organisation

See More Products

Sign-up to receive top management & result-driven techniques in the industry.

Join over 20,000+ industry leaders who receive our premium content.

SIGN UP TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing