Common Weak Passwords and Best Practices for Secure Password Creation
The article presents NordPass's annual most‑used password list, highlights the top ten weak passwords in China that can be cracked in seconds, explains why users choose them, and offers four practical recommendations for creating stronger, more secure passwords.
NordPass released its annual most‑used password list, with “123456” topping the chart and over 4 million users using it.
The top ten passwords in China are: 123456, admin, 111111, super123, 00000, 12345678, 123123, 123456789, 112233, qwer1234.
According to NordPass data, each of these passwords can be cracked by a hacker in about one second, making them extremely weak.
Weak passwords often consist of sequential numbers or common letter combinations, chosen for convenience and memorability rather than security.
Using weak passwords leads to personal and corporate losses, identity theft, and financial damage.
NordPass recommends: (1) avoid dictionary words, simple number sequences, or keyboard patterns; (2) avoid repeated characters and personal information such as phone numbers or birth dates; (3) use passwords at least 12 characters long with mixed case, numbers, and symbols; (4) change passwords at least every 90 days.
Full list: https://nordpass.com/most-common-passwords-list/
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