Most Common Password: In today’s digital age, password is the first and most important wall of our online security. But surprisingly, millions of people are still using such passwords that hackers can break into a pinch. A recent report has revealed that more than 76,000 people in India are using a password that any hacker can crack in just one second.
The weakest password revealed
According to cyber security researchers, this password is so common and easy to guess that it is topped in the list of the “weakest password”. According to the report, thousands of people in India are still using passwords like “123456”. Such passwords can be hacked immediately with techniques like hacker brut-force or dictionary attack.
Why is it so dangerous?
Easy password means easy entry for hackers. If your password is easy to guess, then cyber criminals can reach your email, social media, banking and online shopping account.
Fast cracking time: It takes less than a second time to crack ordinary passwords.
Automated Tools: Hackers nowadays use automated tools that can try millions of passwords blinking.
Data Breach Danger: Once the password is leaked, all your accounts can be in danger.
Why are Indian users making this mistake?
Indian users often choose easy passwords so that they are easy to remember. Passwords like “123456”, “Password”, “India123” or “ABCD1234” are quickly type and do not forget, but this feature can become the biggest threat to you.
How to make a safe password?
Cyber security experts give some important tips to make safe passwords:
- The password should be at least 12–16 characters.
- Make a password by mixing large letters (AZ), small letters (AZ), number and special symbol (!, @, #, $).
- Do not put the name, date of birth or mobile number in the password.
- Use password manager to remember unique password for strong and different accounts.
- Where possible, do turn on 2FA so that the account is safe even after leaking the password.
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