The Biggest Data Breaches of 2024 and What They Teach Us About Passwords

The Biggest Data Breaches of 2024 and What They Teach Us About Passwords

The 2024 breach landscape: credential stuffing, MFA fatigue, and session hijacking dominated. Here is the data and what to do about it.

This guide covers the key concepts, practical steps, and common mistakes to avoid when addressing this aspect of password security.

Best practices

• Use a dedicated password manager for all credentials
• Enable multi-factor authentication wherever supported
• Use unique passwords for every account
• Regularly audit accounts for breached credentials
• Generate passwords with a cryptographically random generator like PassGeni

How PassGeni helps

PassGeni addresses this challenge directly through its AI-seeded generation engine. Passwords are created client-side using JavaScript's crypto.getRandomValues() API — no data ever leaves your browser.

The Password DNA Score provides a 7-point quality audit so you know exactly how strong each generated password is before you use it.