Don't Let Your Passwords Get Hacked: NordPass Reveals the 10 Most Common Passwords to Avoid in 2023

NordPass recently released a list of most common passwords used by people around the world to help users avoid them in 2023.

Online authentication is here to stay, but hackers always find new ways to crack passwords. To help users stay safe online, NordPass recently released a list of 200 commonly used passwords worldwide and estimated the time hackers take to crack them.

This compilation features the ten most commonly used passwords worldwide and vital facts on their prevalence and vulnerability to hacking. Among them, "password," "123456," and "123456789" top the list of frequently used passwords and can be cracked in a matter of seconds, posing a severe risk to your online security.

Stay safe online by avoiding these weak passwords and following recommended password guidelines. Upgrade your online security by switching to a password manager and authentication app instead of relying on common passwords.

These programs don't only make life easier; they can also make difficult, one-of-a-kind passwords for you and automatically input your login information, saving you time and lessening the aggravation of signing in.

The ability to save and access your credentials across several platforms is another benefit of password managers. Password managers will help you avoid using the same password across several accounts, check your accounts frequently to maintain their security, and always come up with a complex and strong password. Using obsolete or weak passwords puts your online security at risk.

As an extra layer of protection against cyber attackers, users should always opt for two-factor authentication when available and use strong passkeys with unique characters and numbers instead of common words or phrases such as password or qwerty, which are easily cracked by hackers in seconds or minutes, depending on their computing power available.

Protect yourself and your data now by choosing a secure password that can't be easily guessed or hacked. Remember to avoid the passwords on NordPass' list for 2023, and remember: the stronger the password, the safer you'll be online. Keep updated with security best practices and stay one step ahead of hackers.

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by Arooj Ahmed via Digital Information World