Survey reveals password habits and online security preferences in Russia
A recent study conducted across Russia shows a significant portion of internet users remain uncertain about how strong their passwords are. The survey, carried out by Socialbites.ca in collaboration with Tinkoff ID and the analytical agency Online Market Intelligence (OMI), sheds light on how people protect their digital lives in today’s landscape.
According to the results, half of the respondents admitted to using simple, easy-to-remember character combinations for passwords. Only about one in five participants (21%) reported using a password generator to create stronger credentials. When asked about password creation, 44% believed that many devices or services produce very complex passwords on their own, while 26% expressed distrust in these automatic methods, and 9% had never heard of password generators.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has emerged as the most common safeguard for online accounts, with 59% of respondents enabling it. The next most popular measure is biometrics-based identification, chosen by 34% of participants. These findings highlight a shift toward more layered security practices, even as traditional habits persist.
Conventional online safety methods continue to be widely adopted. In a multiple-choice section, Russians cited antivirus protection (52%), controls that limit sharing location data (45%), steps to hide personal connections from public view (45%), and reluctance to store bank card information online. Among these strategies, many users considered avoiding online card storage as one of the most effective measures (45%).
The study surveyed more than 1,000 Russians aged 18 to 55 from across the country, providing a broad snapshot of attitudes toward passwords and digital security in the contemporary online environment.
It is worth noting that the broader discussion around cyber espionage and data privacy has been a continuing topic in many tech circles. The data presented here adds to the ongoing conversation about how individuals can better safeguard their online accounts and personal information in an era of increasingly sophisticated threats.
Sources include a collaboration between Socialbites.ca, Tinkoff ID, and Online Market Intelligence (OMI). (Citation: Socialbites.ca; Tinkoff ID; OMI)
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