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Stolen, lost, reused and otherwise compromised credentials remain the route of choice for cybercrooks looking for a breach-related score. The 

2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

 attributes 22% of all breaches and 88% of basic‑web‑app intrusions to stolen or weak credentials. On top of that — the supply is plentiful: 19 billion newly leaked passwords (

) are circulating on dark web market right now.

Password rotation changes passwords on a schedule to shrink attack windows. Explore benefits, pitfalls, best practices, and how NordPass Business streamlines it.

What is password rotation?

Password rotation: A practical overview

Thinking about going passwordless? If you’ve got a device running Android version 14 or higher, you’re in luck—you can start using passkeys right away for a smoother, more secure login experience. Let’s dive in and show you how it works.

Learn how to set up, save, and manage passkeys on your Android device for smooth and secure logins.

How to manage passkeys on Android

How to manage passkeys on Android devices

It’s no longer a person trying to figure out the passwords to your business accounts—it’s AI. Hackers can now sit back and let it do the work, faster and more effectively than they ever could. The question is: Is your company’s security strong enough to hold off this password-guessing AI?

Learn how password-guessing AI works and what your company can do to protect access to its systems and data.

Password-guessing AI: how to defend against it

AI is now being used to guess your business passwords

With data breach numbers growing more dire each year, the need for strong authentication is more critical than ever. Enter passkeys — a modern solution for secure authentication that provides a more convenient way to access apps and websites without ever having to remember or type out a password. Today, we’re explaining what passkeys are, how they work, and why they're considered the future of authentication.

Learn what passkeys are, how they work, and why they're considered the future of user authentication.

What is a passkey and how does it work?

What is a passkey, and how does it work?

What is a passkey and how to store it in NordPass?

Learn how password managers like NordPass defend against phishing, credential stuffing, brute-force attacks, keyloggers, and database leaks through secure autofill, unique passwords, and breach detection.

5 cyber threats password managers protect against

If you’ve ever been issued a laptop or phone by your company, it’s likely been pre-equipped with features that administrators can control remotely. Such features are part of mobile device management, or MDM: a system of administrative tools that help manage access and maintain data security in company-owned devices.

Mobile device management (MDM) solutions allow administrators to securely manage access to an organization’s sensitive data on company-owned devices.

What is mobile device management (MDM)?

Passkeys vs passwords—learn about the differences and find out which option suits your security needs and online convenience better.

Passkeys vs. passwords—which is better?

Passkeys vs. passwords — which is better?

Storing passwords on your iPhone can save time and a lot of hassle, but finding them later might feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Whether you’re using Apple’s built-in solutions (the familiar iCloud Keychain or the newer Passwords app) or a third-party password manager, we’ll show you exactly how to view and manage your credentials in just a few taps.

Learn how to view saved passwords on an iPhone, plus smarter ways to keep credentials safe and synced everywhere.

How to find saved passwords on an iPhone

How to find saved passwords on iPhone

Europol has unveiled the 2025 EU Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment, revealing how the landscape of organized crime in Europe is shifting.

Insights from the 2025 EU SOCTA

The changing DNA of organized crime in Europe: key insights from the 2025 EU-SOCTA

Find out how much cybercriminals charge for different types of personal and corporate data on the dark web—and learn what you can do to prevent unwanted data exposure.

How much money is your data worth?

Gone are the days when just one password was enough to get you through the day. Now, everything needs a password—from the loyalty card at your favorite café to your bank accounts. Saving them on your phone can seem like the easy way out until you can’t remember exactly where on the device they’re stored. So, save yourself the trouble and learn how to find saved passwords on your Android device in today’s guide.

Learn to quickly find and manage saved passwords and passkeys on your Android device with our easy-to-follow guide.

Find saved passwords on an Android device easily

How to find saved passwords on Android

In cybersecurity, the principle of least privilege (PoLP) dictates that every user and system be granted only the permissions required for their specific tasks. By eliminating unnecessary privileges, PoLP shrinks the attack surface and blocks attempts to elevate an account’s rights beyond its intended scope. As a foundational part of Zero Trust and zero‑knowledge architectures, PoLP enforces a “never trust, always verify” posture. 

In this post, we’ll clarify what PoLP entails, examine its value, and offer concrete steps to put least‑privilege controls into practice immediately

Learn how the principle of least privilege (PoLP) strengthens cybersecurity, limits access risks, and boosts compliance in modern businesses.