It seems like every time we turn around there is some new service we are using that requires a password. It can be hard to keep track of all of these alphanumeric combinations (that sometimes need symbols, too). It’s sometimes easier to enter a password that is a word or code we will easily remember or maybe even use the same password for multiple accounts. This is very risky.
Here’s the list of the worst passwords in 2017 compiled by SplashData:
123456
Password
12345678
qwerty
12345
123456789
letmein
1234567
football
iloveyou
admin
welcome
monkey
login
abc123
starwars
123123
dragon
passw0rd
maste
hello
freedom
whatever
qazwsx
trustno1
Strong passwords are a good idea. Some tips include using a sentence you can remember, combining word segments, capitalizing where it makes sense, and using symbols and numbers in the mix of things.
Two-factor authentication, which requires entering a password and then entering a code you receive on your phone after you make the login attempt, is also quite effective.
What is clear is that if we want to keep our data safe, we need to be securing it properly. Even good passwords aren’t always enough. This is why new solutions like IDM’s cloud storage service are in such demand. IDM, backed by its patented SIZE technology, provides post-quantum data storage security that is more secure than anything out there today.
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Sources: SplashData, Lifewire