A recent study by PureVPN, a global leader in user privacy and business security, highlights a critical flaw in cybersecurity. While many users rely on password managers and VPNs, the lack of integration between the two creates a vulnerability for dual-vector attacks. These attacks target both user credentials and network access at the same time.
To address this issue, PureVPN has introduced a new integrated Password Manager, available within the PureVPN app. This feature combines credential management and network protection into a single, encrypted ecosystem. Additionally, PureVPN is offering a free Credential Leak Checker to help users quickly determine if their personal information has been exposed in known data breaches.
The study, which analyzed over 1.5 million records from data breaches between 2023 and 2025, reveals that cybercriminals often exploit both weak credentials and unsecured network traffic in their attacks. This overlapping attack method is a major vulnerability that standalone tools fail to address.
Key Findings:
- Between 22% and 35% of high-impact breaches involve the simultaneous exploitation of weak or leaked credentials and unsecured networks.
- Journalists are at a high risk, with a 40% annual breach risk, mainly from phishing and device surveillance.
- Cryptocurrency users lose an average of 8% of their holdings annually due to IP exposure or credential compromise.
- Influencers are also at risk, facing a 35% chance of account takeover, often due to reused credentials or unsecured app integrations.
Closing the Security Gap
PureVPN’s in-app Password Manager addresses the gap left by standalone tools. By integrating password management directly into the PureVPN app, the new feature ensures both the network layer and encrypted data are securely protected.
In addition to the Password Manager, PureVPN offers features like Always-On VPN and Dark Web Monitoring, all within a single ecosystem. This unified approach ensures users’ identities and networks are protected across multiple fronts without needing to switch between different apps. PureVPN’s goal is to strengthen user privacy and security while simplifying identity and access management (IAM).
Key features of the PureVPN Password Manager include:
- A password generator for creating strong, unique passwords.
- Auto-fill and auto-sync to ensure smooth access across devices.
- A password health checker to identify weak passwords.
- Auto-lock functionality to secure the manager after inactivity.
All data is protected by advanced encryption and a zero-knowledge architecture, ensuring that PureVPN cannot access users’ sensitive data.
