Given the multitude of online accounts individuals manage, it’s common to opt for easily memorable passwords. Unfortunately, using overly simplistic or weak passwords can significantly increase the vulnerability of accounts to cyber threats.
Despite numerous alerts, there is still a tendency for some users to rely on passwords that are easily cracked within seconds. If you suspect that your security measures are inadequate, immediate changes are necessary.
To highlight what not to do, the NordPass team has disclosed some of the most frequently used passwords in the UK.
Surprisingly, individuals are utilizing passwords like “admin,” “123456,” and even “password.”
The list of the top 10 worst passwords is available according to NordPass
1. admin
2. 123456
3. password
4. 12345678
5. 123456789
6. Password1
7. Password
8. 12345
9. Lennon11
10. 1234567890
While it may seem like older individuals are primarily prone to these password mistakes, NordPass reveals that password quality is uniformly low across all age groups.
A consistent vulnerability pattern was identified by researchers. For every age group, “12345” and “123456” consistently rank as the most popular choices.
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