Employees reveal their corporate password to at least two colleagues 
(22/07/2009)
Nearly three quarters of UK employees have revealed their corporate password to at least two colleagues – and only a third refuse to give out their login details, according to research from SecurEnvoy.
The results suggest signs of a password pandemic, as employees readily share passwords with colleagues to check email or access information while they’re away.
Steve Watts, co-founder at SecurEnvoy, commented: “Today’s workers are very trusting of fellow colleagues, but can they really rely on them to keep private network details safe? Providing the backdoor key to your entire work life is risky, so it’s essential to keep access numbers down”.
“Particularly during the recession, the risk of disgruntled employees trying to access confidential data is high. And it doesn’t stop there. More businesses are hiring short-term consultants rather than permanent staff to cut costs and they’re often remotely based. Companies need to be sure they’re allowing the right people to access the right information without compromising on security.”
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