Password Blunders: Why Your “123456” is a Cybersecurity Nightmare
As we celebrate Safer Internet Day 2025, it’s time to stop treating passwords like the “123456” punchline of security jokes. With over a billion credentials stolen in a year, lazy passwords are costing businesses—and possibly you!—big time. Remember, a strong password is your digital shield, not a suggestion.
Hot Take:
Ah, passwords—the digital equivalent of putting a flimsy lock on a vault full of gold. If “123456” is your idea of security, it might be time to reevaluate your life choices. Seriously, folks, let’s not make hackers work too hard. They need their beauty sleep too!
Key Points:
- Most common password “123456” found in 1.4 million breached credentials.
- Even IT professionals are guilty, with 40,000 admin accounts using “admin” as a password.
- One billion credentials stolen through malware in 12 months.
- 230 million stolen passwords met common complexity requirements.
- The solution? Multi-factor authentication and secure password practices.
Already a member? Log in here