DOGS bring unwavering companionship and joy to countless households worldwide. With International Dog Day just passed (August 26), it's a timely reminder to celebrate the special bond between humans and their canine companions. However, it's also an opportunity to address a potentially risky digital practice: using pet names in passwords.
DOGS bring unwavering companionship and joy to countless households worldwide. With International Dog Day just passed , it's a timely reminder to celebrate the special bond between humans and their canine companions. However, it's also an opportunity to address a potentially risky digital practice: using pet names in passwords.While it may seem endearing and easy to remember, using your pet's name as a password can pose significant security risks.
Many pet owners choose their pet's name for passwords because it meets platform requirements and is easy to remember due to their emotional significance. Research shows that 39 percent of pet owners use their pet's name as part of their online passwords, with this number rising to 50 percent among pet owners ages 35 to 44.Using pet names, birthdays and other personal information as passwords can feel familiar and comforting, but it highlights a concerning trend in digital security.
Names As Passwords Are The Worst
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