Survey: North Texas residents still at risk from weak cybersecurity habits

DALLAS — North Texans may be more alert than most when it comes to cyberattacks, but a new survey suggests they still face serious digital risks.

The study, released by cybersecurity company Yubico, surveyed 5,000 people across U.S. cities to understand how residents are protecting themselves online.

While the results show encouraging signs of vigilance, they also reveal troubling habits that could leave many in Dallas-Fort Worth and Arlington exposed.

Nearly half of those surveyed in North Texas admitted to using the same password across multiple accounts, a practice experts warn can make it easier for hackers to break in. Despite those findings, North Texans do show signs of being more proactive than average when things go wrong.

The findings come at a time when phishing attacks are