Passwords Are Still Failing Us (World Password Day 2026)

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing issues with password security and the challenges posed by compromised credentials in 2026.

World Password Day was on May 7th—but are we actually getting better at password security? In this episode, we discuss why compromised credentials are still behind the majority of breaches in 2026. From password reuse and phishing to infostealer malware and MFA bypass techniques, attackers are finding it easier than ever to log in instead of hack in. We also talk about whether passkeys can finally shift the landscape—and what organizations should be doing right now to reduce risk. Special thanks to Guardsquare for sponsoring this episode! Guardsquare is the leader in mobile application security, with multi-layered protection for your Android and iOS apps. Learn more at Guardsquare.com. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Password Statistics 2026 – Trends, Facts & Data Insights https://www.privateproxyguide.com/password-statistics/ World Password Day 2026: Attackers simply log in https://www.organisator.ch/en/operational-excellence/2026-04-30/world-password-day-2026-angreifer-loggen-sich-einfach-ein/ ** Watch this episode on YouTube ** ** Become a Shared Security Supporter ** Get exclusive access to bonus episodes, listen to new episodes before they are released, receive a monthly…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tom Eston, Scott Wright, Kevin Tackett

Topics covered

• password security
• cybersecurity breaches
• MFA bypass
• passkeys
• infostealer malware
• credential compromise

Keywords

• password reuse
• phishing
• MFA
• cybersecurity
• breaches
• passkeys
• infostealer malware

Sponsors

Guardsquare

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