NordPass' latest report reveals the top 200 most frequently used passwords, highlighting a concerning trend of individuals relying on weak and easily guessable combinations.
Let’s be honest: How many times have you used something like '123456' or '123123' as your password? With so many online accounts to juggle, it’s tempting to go for simple passwords, even though we know they’re weak. Unfortunately, a report from NordPass shows we’re still making the same mistakes when it comes to keeping our accounts secure.
2024's most popular (and insecure) passwords NordPass has released its compilation of the top 200 most popular passwords used for personal and business purposes. Collaborating with threat management company NordStellar, NordPass analyzed a massive 2.5TB database of global passwords, including those sourced from the dark web. Spoiler alert: They’re still shockingly insecure. The password hall of shame We're all guilty of using weak passwords at some point, but the extent of this digital negligence is truly staggering. For the sixth consecutive year, '123456' claims the dubious honor of being the most common password used by over 3 million people. It's followed closely by its slightly more 'complex' cousins: '123456789' and '12345678.' But wait, it gets worse. The password 'password' still ranks high on the list, used by nearly 700,000 people. It's as if we're collectively daring hackers to break into our accounts. Top 10 most common passwords Here are the top 10 most common passwords of 2024, according to NordPass: 1) 123456 2) 123456789 3) 12345678 4) password 5) qwerty123 6) qwerty1 7) 111111 8) 12345 9) secret 10) 123123 Corporate carelessness You might think that in professional settings, where sensitive data is at stake, people would be more cautious. Think again. The corporate world mirrors personal password habits alarmingly closel
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