Survey: 90% of IT Pros Felt Prepared for a Password-Based Cyberattack, Yet More Than Half Fell Victim to One

December 12, 2023 at 06:54PM Axiad announced the findings of its 2023 State of Authentication Survey, revealing that phishing is the most feared cyberattack, with 88% of respondents feeling prepared to defend against password-based attacks despite 52% falling victim. Despite this, 93% still use passwords, with 45% planning to adopt passwordless technology. Axiad urges action … Read more

Despite Hype, the Password-Free Workplace Is Still a Long Way Off

November 28, 2023 at 03:53AM Despite the increasing security risk, passwords are still prevalent in the workplace, with organizations slowly transitioning to passwordless technology. According to a survey, 30% have started the transition, while 36% are one to two years away, and 21% are three to four years away. Weak password practices contribute to the … Read more

Despite Hype, the Password-Free Workplace Is Still a Long Way Off

November 16, 2023 at 11:45AM Passwords are still relevant in the workplace, despite the security risks they pose. A survey by Delinea found that 53% of respondents acknowledged the slow transition towards passwordless technology. The majority of organizations are still years away from eliminating passwords entirely. Weak password hygiene continues to expose enterprise systems to … Read more