Why you shouldn’t reuse a password
Stay secure through stronger practices.
Mikko, a maintenance planner, used the same password for both his work account and a personal shopping account. When the retailer was hacked, attackers gained access to his credentials and attempted to break into our systems. Fortunately, the attempt was detected and stopped early — but not every case ends this way.
Our latest Safety Share explores Mikko’s story along with other real examples of phishing, unsafe use of AI, and deepfake scams. Use it in your next team meeting to encourage people to reflect on their own habits and to remind them to complete their mandatory cyber and data privacy training before the end of August.
Mikko is a fictional name.