Are You Really Using 123456 ?
Congratulations, you’ve just proven you’re a master of thinking outside the box… or at least inside the most obvious box. Poof! Your password is officially the world’s worst.
Why That’s a Bad Idea
According to SplashData, a company that deals with password menace (and the funny part is that they also sell a password manager), more than two million passwords got leaked in 2015. Not to mention the siege of people who just pick the word “password” for everything. The universe is full of geniuses who think that’s clever.
Good News: You Can Fix It
- Longer is safer. Think of passwords as a good burger—lots of layers.
- Never reuse a password on more than one site.
- Use a password manager (like LastPass, 1Password, or SplashID) to keep everything in one safe spot.
Still forgotten those manager passwords? Don’t worry—just write them somewhere safe. Or you could get a smartphone that talks to you.
The Most Miserable Passwords (Top 25)
- 123456
- password
- 12345678
- qwerty
- 12345
- 123456789
- football
- 1234
- 1234567
- baseball
- welcome
- 1234567890
- abc123
- 111111
- 1qaz2wsx
- dragon
- master
- monkey
- letmein
- login
- princess
- qwertyuiop
- solo
- passw0rd
- starwars
Use this as a checklist: if your password is on that list, call it quits and write a new one. Your accounts deserve better than that, and your future self will thank you. Happy secure hacking!
Now read:
Adele, Andy Murray and Emma Watson among Brits named by Forbes as Europe’s most influential people under 30
Sure thing! Please share the article you’d like me to rewrite, and I’ll get started right away.
Twitter down: Social network is not working
Sure thing! If you’d like me to rewrite a piece, just paste the article’s text here and I’ll take care of the rest.
Eight ridiculous flexible working myths you should NOT believe
Sure thing! If you send me the article you’d like reworked, I’ll strip out any HTML and give you a fresh, lively rewrite that’s ready for the web. Just paste the text here, and we’ll get started!
Tesla boss: “Obvious” Apple is making rival electric car
Sure thing!
Could you please paste the article you’d like me to rewrite? Once I have the text, I’ll clean up any HTML remnants and re‑craft it in a fresh, conversational style that feels human‑written and keeps the reader engaged.
How many BILLIONS are the world’s top tech bosses worth? Prepare to get jealous…
Sure thing! Could you share the article or text you’d like me to rewrite?
Are these leaked iPhone 7 pictures real? They show a big screen and “lightning port”
Stay In The Loop!
Don’t Miss Out! Get the freshest updates on this topic delivered straight to your phone.
Why Subscribe?
- Instant Alerts: Be the first to know every hot snap.
- No More FOMO: Live updates mean you’ll never get left behind.
- Zero Hassle: One click and you’re set – no extra charging, no endless scrolling.
Ready to Dive In? Hit that magic button below and keep your fingers on the pulse.
Join the Community
Only a few taps to decide. Trust us, you’ll thank yourself later!
