Your password manager is under attack: How to defend yourself against a new threat

The article explores the dilemma posed by the tech industry's move to eliminate passwords in favor of passkeys, which increases dependency on password managers. While this transition may simplify security, it exposes users to risks, as password managers have become prime targets for cybercriminals. With growing malware attacks specifically aimed at credential storage—25% of malware now targets these areas—users must balance the convenience of password management against significant security threats posed by sophisticated hacking methods.

"Password managers are high-value targets and face constant attacks across multiple surfaces, including cloud infrastructure, client devices, and browser extensions," said NordPass PR manager Gintautas Degutis.

"25% of malware [now] targets credentials in password stores -- a 3X increase from 2023," noted Picus Security co-founder Süleyman Özarslan.

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