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It is important to regularly update your passwords. Many people still use very simple passwords, which can be easily cracked by cybercriminals. According to NordPass research, some popular passwords can be cracked in less than a second.
Research says that 31 percent of people worldwide still use common passwords like “1234”, “0000000”, “12345”, “123456789”. Hackers need less than a minute to crack these passwords. Surprising as it may seem, this is what people are still doing in this age of smartness, research says.
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Using football players’ or team names like Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, or Italy as passwords is considered another major mistake, according to researchers.If anyone uses these names as passwords, the warning is to change them quickly because 70 percent of the global list of these passwords can be cracked in less than a minute.
Top 5 Most Used UK Passwords
1. 123456
2. Password
3. Quartey
4. Liverpool
5. 123456789
Experts warn that using dictionary words as passwords makes them highly vulnerable to hacking. However, internet users, particularly in the UK, seem to disregard this advice. Surprisingly, according to NordPass, many British individuals opt for passwords that are animal-related or based on mythical creatures, like “monkey” or “dragon”.
Instead of creating passwords, users tend to use pre-set passwords. The word “admin” made its mark on this year’s global list, securing its top position in all researched countries except the UK.
NordPass’ CTO, Tomas Smalasik, stated that passkeys are now essential due to the risks of using passwords. Passkeys are changing the way passwords are used and have gained the trust of individuals and companies. As a result, passkeys will free ordinary people from the trouble of password usage.
