Report by Yubico
Survey says: Your dog’s name isn’t a password
Key Findings
70% of Seattleites use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
19% of people in Los Angeles only change their passwords when prompted or after experiencing a security incident.
64% of San Franciscans set up passkeys whenever available.
62% of Washington, D.C. area residents set up passkeys to protect their online accounts.
67% of San Franciscans use MFA.
62% of consumers in Atlanta actively turn on MFA when available.
61% of New Yorkers set up passkeys to protect their online accounts.
A majority (62%) of people feel confident they can spot a phishing attack.
39% of respondents reported experiencing a cybersecurity incident in the last year.
Over 64% of people are turning on MFA. However, most are still using less secure methods like text message codes
50% of people in Denver are among the most likely to use the same password for multiple accounts.
11% of people in Denver admit to not using any specific security methods beyond basic passwords.
Only 3% of Americans believed in using a hardware security key as the most secure method, despite it being considered the most effective tool to stop phishing.
22% of consumers believe that strong, unique passwords are the most secure method.
A surprising 13% of all respondents admitted to using their pet's name for a password.
42% of people in Washington, D.C., are worried about their financial institutions being hacked.
Nearly half of Americans (48%) are still stuck using the same password for multiple online accounts.
Nearly half of Americans (48%) are still stuck using the same password for multiple online accounts.