World Password Day: Why Haven't We Ditched This Crackable Tech?

Happy World Password Day. It's 2025 and much to the ire of security experts and regular people alike, we're still using passwords. Passwords are a pain to remember and enter every time you log into your ever-increasing multitude of connected devices and online accounts. And they can be cracked, with new technology like artificial intelligence tools making it easier for cybercriminals to guess or steal them. New technology like passkeys and password managers can go a long way toward reducing the need for passwords in daily life, but the problem is they just haven't caught on with a lot of companies or consumers, said Mike Kosak, senior principal intelligence analyst for password manager provider LastPass. "I think a lot of it is a comfort level," Kosak said. "I think a lot of people have grown up with [passwords], they're easy to implement, easy to authenticate." But while change can be uncomfortable, changing to passkeys would be well worth it. Experts say they offer a better user ... Read full article.