It is not a good idea to use username and a static password as the authentication method for logins, since it dramatically increases the risk of unauthorized access to services and information. Stefan Sundh, user authentication specialist at identity and security company Nexus Group, gives you the 13 reasons why passwords are not secure.
- Users often reuse the same password for different services.
“This means that if the password for one service gets into the wrong hands, unauthorized people can not only get access to that particular service but also to a range of other services,” says Sun