Employees are tired of all the hoopla about strengthening their passwords. Well, here’s more proof why they need to stay alert. A new report from Picus Security found that hackers successfully cracked at least one password in nearly half of company systems tested — almost double last year’s rate. The study shows many businesses still rely on weak or outdated password rules, making it easy for attackers to steal accounts and hard for companies to stop them once inside. Experts warn that stronger defenses like multi-factor authentication and modern password protections are urgently needed to keep up with today’s threats.

Via CSO Online