Only 26% of respondents consider usernames and passwords to be the most secure authentication method.
Only 26% of respondents consider usernames and passwords to be the most secure authentication method. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Yubico in September 2025. It covers topics including Authentication, Username and password. The original data appears in 2025 Global State of Authentication Report . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Only 26% of respondents consider usernames and passwords to be the most secure authentication method. This data was published by Yubico and covers Authentication, Username and password.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from 2025 Global State of Authentication Report , published by Yubico on September 30, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.yubico.com/resource/global-state-of-authentication-survey-2025-perception-vs-reality/.
What cybersecurity topics does this cover?
This statistic relates to Authentication, Username and password. Browse more statistics on Authentication or from Yubico.