Password Psychology: users know reuse is bad, do it anyway

LastPass's Psychology of Passwords survey of 3,250 consumers reveals that 66% reuse passwords despite 91% acknowledging the risk; the main drivers are fear of forgetting and a desire for control. Respondents prioritize stronger credentials and MFA for personal financial and email accounts over work accounts, and generally trust biometrics; the article urges IT to educate users, promote password managers and MFA, and make security tools mobile-friendly to improve workplace security.