A 2022 survey of working adults worldwide revealed that over 30 percent used a unique password for each account at work, while 27 percent did the same regarding their private accounts. A further 26 percent said they saved login information in a web browser at work, while 18 percent used a password manager app. Another technique of handling passwords, such as rotating more than ten passwords across accounts, was a common habit for six percent of the respondents who managed their private and work accounts.
Password management habits of online adults at work and at home worldwide in 2022
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