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MYSTERIOUS: Most of us still trust passwords despite ai security risks | Mind Blowing Facts

Shadowed hands on a digital background reaching for a login prompt.

The majority of users still protect their prized virtual possessions with nothing more than passwords, despite the method being deemed susceptible to all sorts of attacks, a new report from Yubico has claimed.

The hardware authentication key provider surveyed 20,000 people around the world to gauge their perception on cybersecurity, and found the majority (58%) still use usernames and passwords to log into personal accounts (as opposed to biometrics, for example). Furthermore, 54% use the same method to log into work accounts.

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