The study published by Beyond Identity titledPassword Faux Paslooks at password preferences and habits across generations.

Theyre also less likely to update their passwords annually.

So why is the youngest generationthe one who essentially grew up with the internetso bad with their password habits?

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Larson said there are a few reasons for this.

Better Password Habits For All

The Gen Zers may be onto something, though.

However, right now, it appears we still need passwords for many of the sites we access daily.

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Larson said there are still ways to improve your protection habits, no matter what generation you are.