Why Password Security Matters: The Danish and Swedish Password Problem

A KnowBe4 survey of 2,000 employees in Denmark and Sweden highlights risky password behaviors—such as short passwords, reuse across accounts, and low awareness/use of **MFA**—that increase exposure to breaches, fraud, and ransomware. The report urges organizations to strengthen security culture by mandating password managers, implementing **MFA**, and providing [security awareness training](), noting current low adoption rates despite availability and emphasizing these basics as critical to reducing organizational risk.