80% Hacking hacking related breaches due to weak password and negligence.
According to reports most of the hacking attacks are mostly password related breaches meaning a person is vulnerable to attack if the user sets a weak password such as his/her name, birthdate etc. As per recent report, in the year 2017 almost same number of hacking related breaches were due to weak passwords and the trend has continued.
The results from the report state that phishing in go to way for hackers to adopt to get access to internet user credentials. Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised email as a weapon. The goal is to trick the email recipient into believing that the message is something they want or need — a request from their bank, for instance, or a note from someone in their company — and to click a link or download an attachment.
“Not only is this oldest trick in the book, it is an easy way for hackers to get into one account, but if your system administrator does not use unique passwords across different platforms, than there is a whole wealth of information that the attacker can access or take.
Further in large organisation, due to management concerns most admins keep the passwords simple inorder to remember them quickly but this can lead to a major security breach which can cost millions of dollars down the line. Access to this credentials can allow the attacker access to different corners of the network. “Neglecting the strategy of secure access management creates particular vulnerabilities in the case of vendors and former employees.
The report states that people continue to adopt outdated practices placing their security at risk. In order to make people adopt safe password practices, the report lists some tips that users should adopt.
Ensure you use of strong password preferably a Capital alphabet, Special character and numbers.
Implement two-factor or multi-factor authentication.
If account gets breached reset all passwords.
Never have the same password for all accounts/logins.This is to ensure that if one of your passwords is stolen or misused atlest the breach will be limited to one platform.
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