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The Bitwarden World Password Day survey, conducted in Spring 2024, gathered insights from 2,400 individuals from the US, UK, Australia, France, Germany, and Japan to delve into current user password practices. The survey examines password security habits at home and in the workplace, assesses the perceived impacts of phishing and AI on online security, and captures user sentiment towards passkey adoption as an emerging authentication method. ...

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Key takeaways

25% of global respondents reuse passwords across 11-20+ sites or apps at home, and 36% incorporate personal information into their passwords, raising concerns about password strength and security.

A majority of respondents continue to use memory (54%) and pen and paper (33%) for password management, underscoring a reliance on outdated and potentially insecure practices.

Almost a third of respondents (32%) feel unprepared or uncertain about defending against AI-enhanced cyber threats, highlighting a gap in cybersecurity readiness.

37% view their workplace security habits as risky, with notable percentages storing passwords insecurely (35%) or using weak credentials (39%), indicating areas for improvement in organizational cybersecurity practices.

Although 45% of global respondents are adopting passkeys, there is a lack of understanding (41% are "not very well informed" or "not at all") about the privacy and security benefits of passkeys. ...