Top 10 Worst Passwords of 2014

Yes, we all know that many people use the word “password” as their password and we all now how secure that is (NOT!).

If you are using any of these Top 10 Worst Passwords, then, right now, is a good time to change.

SplashData every year publishes a list of the Worst Passwords that people use online. The Top 10 Worst Passwords of 2014 are:

1. 123456
2. password
3. 12345
4. 12345678
5. qwerty
6. 123456789
7. 1234 Up 9
8. baseball
9. dragon
10. football

A bigger list is also available: Check the Top 25 Worst Passwords from SplashData here

Our advise for a strong password

• Use passwords of 8 characters or more. Mix lowercase and uppercase letters, include numbers and special characters. try a password generator to give you a strong password.
• Avoid using the same password multiple times. Consider using a password manager that will automatically login for you and make keeping passwords safe – a breeze.

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