You would expect that by now people would have started using stronger passwords.
Unfortunately, according to NordPass of the most popular passwords in the world, the choices remain disappointingly unoriginal.
“123456” is the undisputed champion for the most common and easiest password. On the other hand, at least “password” is no longer in the No. 1 spot, as it once was. Other top passwords include:
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- 123456789
- 12345678
- qwerty
- qwerty123
These obvious options offer no security. If you're using any of these, we recommend creating a stronger password. While strong passwords may seem difficult, your security is at risk. It's worth taking a few minutes to create a strong password rather than dealing with the hassle of having your files and accounts recovered by a hacker.
The extensive list of other easy passwords is also impressive, including:
- I love you
- monkey
- dragon
- 11111111
- secret
- abc123
- 00000000
- 123123
- 88888888
- pokemon
- superman
- baseball
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These are just a few of the weak passwords in use, and hackers can easily crack them in a second. It’s clear that many of the popular passwords reveal interesting names, while the rest of the list includes those that opt for more aggressive ways of saying: “Back off!” If you want to see the most popular passwords in your country, you can use the filter at the top of the NordPass page.
If you’re struggling to come up with a strong password, it’s easy to fall back on options like “secret” or “123456” (which are among the most popular in the US). Remember, you don’t have to do it yourself. A top-notch password manager like 1Password can help. There’s also a trick that involves a new email address, offering increased security and protecting your online accounts.
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Remember to clean up your passwords and strengthen your online security by avoiding using personal information, such as your address, when creating your next password.
Source: digitaltrends
