Worst passwords that must be avoided at all costs to prevent hacking

Worst passwords that must be avoided at all costs to prevent hacking
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The list shows how people put themselves at risk for hacking and identity theft by using weak and easily guessable passwords. It\'s time we ensure that we use strong passwords.

World celebrated 'Password Day' earlier this week. The day is a global celebration to promote better password habits among internet users worldwide.

On the occasion, here's a list of passwords you should stop using right away. Based on SplashData'a annual list of 'Worst Passwords', it is compiled from over 2 million passwords leaked during the year 2015.

The list shows how people put themselves at risk for hacking and identity theft by using weak and easily guesseable passwords. It's time we ensure that we use strong passwords. For, they are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities. They guard access to our various online accounts like shopping, banking, social media and more.

* 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

Source: techgig.com

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