The Worst Passwords for Websites and Online Accounts
November 20th 2011 Posted at Online Tips, Websites
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A password is something secret and is something that is used to protect your online accounts and websites from other people who have plans of sabotaging your account. They could be hackers or identity thieves that want to steal your personal information.
While nothing is foolproof because even the best and most secure government websites with much protection have been hacked, but at least you can lessen the chances by not using common words.
SplashData has come up with the list of 25 most common passwords used in computers and online accounts. Experts advice that if you find any of your passwords in this list, then it is time to change them.
1. password
2. 123456
3.12345678
4. qwerty
5. abc123
6. monkey
7. 1234567
8. letmein
9. trustno1
10. dragon
11. baseball
12. 111111
13. iloveyou
14. master
15. sunshine
16. ashley
17. bailey
18. passw0rd
19. shadow
20. 123123
21. 654321
22. superman
23. qazwsx
24. michael
25. football
SplashData CEO Morgan Slain was quoted as saying at Fox News:
“Hackers can easily break into many accounts just by repeatedly trying common passwords,” Slain says. “Even though people are encouraged to select secure, strong passwords, many people continue to choose weak, easy-to-guess ones, placing themselves at risk from fraud and identity theft.”