In managing multiple online accounts, many individuals tend to choose easily memorable passwords. However, using simplistic or weak passwords can make accounts susceptible to cyberattacks.
Despite numerous warnings, some individuals still utilize passwords that can be easily cracked, necessitating immediate security enhancements.
To highlight poor password practices, NordPass has disclosed some of the most commonly used passwords in the UK.
Surprisingly, certain individuals are using passwords like “admin,” “123456,” and even “password.”
Here is the list of top 10 weakest passwords according to NordPass
1. admin
2. 123456
3. password
4. 12345678
5. 123456789
6. Password1
7. Password
8. 12345
9. Lennon11
10. 1234567890
It may seem like older individuals are the main culprits of poor password choices, but NordPass reveals that password quality is consistently low across all age groups.
Researchers discovered a common trend in vulnerability, with “12345” and “123456” being the top picks across all age categories.
A positive trend observed this year is the increased use of symbols and capital letters in passwords,
