Author: Editors Desk

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In 2026, cybersecurity leaders are no longer debating whether artificial intelligence, cloud scale, and automation will reshape defense. That argument is settled. What remains unresolved—and increasingly urgent—is whether the industry has introduced more risk than resilience in the process.

Despite repeated predictions of its demise, the password isn’t going anywhere. Even as biometrics and passkeys slowly gain traction, passwords remain the first line of defense for most digital systems. As World Password Day reminds us each year, securing access to our digital lives is more urgent than ever—but experts agree that strong passwords are just one part of the equation.

21% of people have never made a backup - a figure even more concerning given 30% of all computers are already infected with malware. These numbers are a stark reminder of the need to put backups at the forefront of every business leader’s mind; it is time to take action on data protection.