{"id":155345,"date":"2025-07-13T04:14:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T04:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-worlds-most-common-and-least-secure-passwords-presented-in-a-graphic-by-a-developer\/"},"modified":"2025-07-13T04:14:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T04:14:16","slug":"the-worlds-most-common-and-least-secure-passwords-presented-in-a-graphic-by-a-developer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-worlds-most-common-and-least-secure-passwords-presented-in-a-graphic-by-a-developer\/","title":{"rendered":"The world’s most common and least secure passwords, presented in a graphic by a developer."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Password Dilemma: Why We Need to Take Security Seriously<\/h2>\n

Passwords<\/strong> are a headache, but they\u2019re necessary. In today’s digital age, where countless applications demand personal credentials, these keys protect sensitive information, including payment data. Yet, statistics reveal that despite the availability of key managers and alerts about security breaches, many people still underestimate their importance. Shockingly, each year, simple passwords like ‘12345’<\/strong> remain among the most popular choices.<\/p>\n

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This graphic, prepared by Visual Capitalist<\/a> using data from NordPass, illustrates the 25 most common passwords<\/strong> worldwide for 2024. Unsurprisingly, ‘12345’ is at the top, utilized over three million times! Other common passwords include strings of numbers, simple words like ‘password’<\/strong>, and basic keyboard sequences that are obviously easy to guess.<\/p>\n

Creeping Obsolescence: A Dangerous Trend<\/h2>\n

Alarmingly, passwords such as ‘Dragon’<\/strong>, ‘Monkey’<\/strong>, and ‘Iloveyou’<\/strong> still recur in usage. Some may combine numbers and letters to enhance security, yet these combinations remain simplistic enough to offer little real protection.<\/p>\n

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Burst in a Second<\/strong>. So, where do these passwords originate? They are part of a 2.5 TB database analyzed by NordPass, which consists of credentials exposed through various security breaches. The implications are startling: many common passwords can be cracked in mere seconds. A remarkable fact is that 25 passwords can be breached in under a second! Even the modestly stronger ‘Target123’<\/strong> would take only nine seconds to crack, while a nominally better option like ‘Zag12WSX’<\/strong> offers a false sense of security but is still vulnerable, having appeared in breaches more than 90,000 times.<\/p>\n

Changing Geography: Password Trends Across Regions<\/h2>\n

Looking closer at passwords by region reveals fascinating insights. In Spain, the most common are ‘123456’<\/strong>, ‘123456789’<\/strong>, and ‘12345678’<\/strong>, with ‘Spain’<\/strong> as the fourth most popular choice. This password would be vulnerable, easily cracked within a couple of minutes. Oddly, names like ‘Barcelona’<\/strong> or ‘Alejandro’<\/strong> also appear on the list. For those using ‘Cristina’<\/strong> as a password, be aware that it could be breached in as little as three hours.<\/p>\n

In Mexico, the situation is similar, with the most common passwords resembling global trends. Yet, some unique options such as ‘Pokemon’<\/strong>, ‘Pass’<\/strong>, and ‘Hello’<\/strong> also show up. Meanwhile, in Chile and Colombia, their respective country names are popular. Interestingly enough, countries like China and Taiwan boast comparatively secure passwords like ‘111222Tianya’<\/strong> and ‘Tkideltki’<\/strong>, which would take a day to breach.<\/p>\n

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Taking Action: How to Enhance Your Password Security<\/h2>\n

Recommendations<\/strong> are clear: six of the ten most commonly used passwords are purely numerical and follow predictable patterns. The best practice for creating a robust password involves using a combination of numbers, symbols, and both uppercase and lowercase letters, aiming for at least 12 characters in length. Thankfully, there are numerous applications available that can generate and manage these strong passwords. Additionally, adopting two-step verification methods and avoiding password reuse are critical steps everyone must implement to secure their digital lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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