Saturday, November 17, 2012

Worst Passwords.


Here are some most popular but worst passwords which are generally used by people

01.  password -It's the most common password globally and is the first word any automated dictionary attack tries. 

02.  123456 -The most common numerical sequence. Cracked in milliseconds.

03.  12345678 -A slightly longer but equally predictable sequence.

04.  abc123 - A blend of the simplest alphabet and number sequences.

05.  qwerty - The sequence of the first six keys on a standard keyboard; tested by every cracking tool.

06.  monkey- A common animal name found in every password dictionary list
 
07.  letmein- A common, simple, single-word phrase often used in hacking tutorials and dictionary lists.
 
08.  dragon - A common fantasy creature/word, highly predictable.

09.  111111 - A simple repetitive number, instantly guessed.

10.  baseball - A generic sport/hobby word that is immediately checked.

11.  iloveyou - An extremely popular, simple phrase that appears on every breach list.

12.  trustno1- A simple, common phrase that replaces the letter 'l' with the number '1'—a substitution pattern every hacker knows.
 
13.  1234567- another short, sequential number string.
 
14.  sunshine- A common, positive, single word.

15.  master- A common system term or rank, making it a dictionary target.
 
16.  123123 - 
A simple repetition of the weakest numerical sequence.
17.  welcome- A standard, easy-to-guess greeting, making it a high-priority target for dictionary attacks.
 
18.  shadow - A common noun frequently used in password lists.
19.  ashley - A common personal name, often guessed if the attacker knows the account owner's first name.

20.  football- Another common sport/hobby word.
 
21.  jesus - A very common religious figure/name; often used and thus highly tested.

22.  michael - Another extremely common name.

23.  ninja - A popular cultural and easily guessed word.

24.  mustang - A common brand name (car) and easily searchable word.

25.  password1 - A simple increment of the word "password," which is automatically tested by cracking programs.

Here Are Some More :


26.654321Simple reverse sequence.
27. password123Common word followed by a sequential number.
28. adminDefault administrative username/password.
29. ilovecatsExtremely common hobby/interest word.
30. yogiCommon name/nickname.
31. kareemCommon name/nickname.
32. accessCommon tech/system term.
33. welcome1Common generic welcoming word with a number.
34. 12345Too short and simple sequential number.
35. 666666Simple repeating number.
36. asdfghSequential keys on the keyboard.
37. zxcvbnSequential keys on the keyboard.
38. indiaCommon geographical name.
39. 000000Simple repeating number (often used for PINs).
40. loginCommon system term.


These are some poor passwords,  so if you're using these

type of password, or if your password is related to the above

listed passwords, please change them immediately and

protect your online accounts from hackers. To truly protect

your accounts, follow the advice you provided and change

your passwords immediately if you use any of these. Here

are three key strategies for creating secure, complex

passwords that are still easy to remember:

1. The Passphrase Method (Recommended)

Instead of a single, short word, use a long, memorable phrase with punctuation, known as a passphrase.

  • Example: Instead of "master," use TheM@sterOfD0gswalks1!

  • Formula: Combine several unrelated words, replace some letters with numbers or symbols (), and add punctuation.

    • The longer the phrase, the stronger the password.

2. Use a Password Manager

This is the most secure method. A password manager (like LastPass, 1Password, or Bitwarden) generates highly complex, unique passwords (e.g., Z#p7@9!r$Q&k2) for every account and safely stores them behind one Master Password (which should be a strong passphrase).

3. Practice Uniqueness

Never reuse passwords. If a hacker compromises one of your accounts (say, a retail website), they will immediately try those same credentials on your high-value accounts, like email and banking. Each account should have its own unique password.

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