Stop Using ‘123456’: Specops Report Reveals Shocking Weakness in FTP Passwords
Weak passwords are the Achilles’ heel of FTP servers, with “admin,” “root,” and “123456” topping hackers’ hit lists. Specops’ report urges stronger password policies to outwit these simplistic attacks. Implementing a policy that requires diverse characters could thwart 99% of current brute-force attempts.
Hot Take:
Who knew “123456” was still the hacker’s password darling? It’s like showing up to a bank heist with a “robbery for dummies” guide. Time to retire those digital skeleton keys and get with the password program, folks!
Key Points:
- Weak passwords like “admin” and “123456” are still the go-to for cyber attackers.
- 54% of attempted passwords were only numbers or lowercase letters.
- Most passwords used were between 6 to 10 characters long.
- Specops suggests using passphrases over 15 characters with complexity.
- FTP servers are prime targets due to lack of encryption, unlike RDP.
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