Kaspersky’s Findings on Password Vulnerabilities
Recent research from Kaspersky has shed light on a concerning trend regarding password security. It turns out that many compromised passwords not only disregard established safety protocols but also remain unchanged for prolonged periods, significantly heightening their risk of being exploited. In an effort to address these issues, Kaspersky Password Manager has integrated advanced Passkey technology, allowing users to log in securely while effortlessly synchronizing their accounts across multiple devices.
The Decline of Password Security
While passwords continue to be a widely used method for authentication, their effectiveness is diminishing. Many passwords are chosen by users, often influenced by personal experiences and identifiers, which inherently makes them weaker. Analyzing major password breaches from 2023 to 2025, Kaspersky experts identified troubling patterns:
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Predictable Elements: Users often append easily guessed information, such as numbers, important dates, and personal identifiers. In fact, about 10% of the passwords studied included a date-like number ranging from 1990 to 2025. Alarmingly, 0.5% of compromised passwords ended with “2024,” representing every 200th password.
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Common Combinations: The most frequently appearing password is “12345.” Such simple configurations drastically diminish the strength against cryptographic attacks, facilitating quicker brute-force attempts. Other common components include names of loved ones and countries.
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Stagnant Passwords: A shocking 54% of the leaked passwords in 2025 had been involved in previous breaches, underscoring a widespread practice of reusing outdated passwords. Data analysis indicates that these passwords typically last between 3.5 to 4 years before they’re changed.
Why Passkeys Are a Game Changer
This research underscores significant vulnerabilities in traditional password-based authentication, particularly when guidelines for password creation, management, and storage are overlooked. To counter the rising security threats, the tech industry is increasingly adopting forward-thinking solutions like Passkeys, which promise enhanced protection.
What Are Passkeys?
Passkeys are rooted in cryptographic keys and biometrics, making them resistant to threats such as phishing attacks and data breaches. Unlike conventional passwords, a passkey is unique to a specific account and platform, and it is securely stored on the user’s device or within a password manager.
Enhancements in Kaspersky Password Manager
With the new Passkey feature in Kaspersky Password Manager, users can experience a more efficient login process. When a user signs up on a service supporting Passkeys, their device generates a private key and shares a public key with that service. This private key, which remains on the device, enhances security but complicates access from other devices.
With Kaspersky’s latest update, users can create and store Passkeys directly in the Password Manager. This development enables one-tap access to supported services and ensures secure synchronization across all devices.
Streamlining Security
Marina Titova, Vice President for Consumer Business at Kaspersky, stated, “Managing various logins and passwords for work, education, and leisure can be both time-consuming and risky. Our Password Manager has long simplified this process with features like secure password generation and auto-fill capabilities, ensuring that users don’t have to compromise on safety for speed. The addition of our new Passkey feature elevates account protection, making authentication both easier and more secure.”
How to Create a Passkey Using Kaspersky Password Manager
The Passkey functionality is now available on all platforms through the most recent version of Kaspersky Password Manager. Users wishing to create a passkey should first ensure that their app is updated to the latest version and grant all necessary permissions. Then, they can navigate to the website where they wish to create a passkey and follow the in-app instructions for registration and storage.
Incorporating this innovative technology not only enhances security but also simplifies the user experience. By adapting to the evolving landscape of digital authentication, Kaspersky provides a robust solution to one of today’s pressing security challenges.
