[BreachExchange] Most Hacked Passwords – Top 100,000 Common Passwords that Already Known to Hackers

[Destry Winant]

https://gbhackers.com/most-hacked-passwords/

Password plays a vital role in securing your account, a common
password is easy to remember, but it will be easier for an attacker to
guess the password. An analysis of most Hacked Passwords showing still
people is using weak passwords.

Based on the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre breach analysis, the
password ‘123456’ has been found 23 million times in the breaches.
Next to that 123456789 found 7 million times.

Passwords like ashley, michael, qwerty and 1111111 are the most
commonly used passwords by users for multiple accounts. The survey
shows more than 70% always use PINs and passwords for smartphones and
tablets.

If you have a weak password then it is a cake walk for hackers, they
can gain access to your account easily by using brute force
techniques.

The most terrible passwords used are “123456” and “password”, they
continue to hold the #1 and #2 spots, respectively.

A strong password should have at least six characters that include a
combination of upper and lowercase letters, symbols and numbers.

NCSC released the most hacked passwords list, in collaboration with
Troy Hunt’s Have I Been Pwned data set. Here is the list of top
100,000 passwords that already known by hackers.

If you find your password in the list it is recommended to change the
passwords immediately. The list obtained from “global breaches that
are already in the public domain having been sold or shared by
hackers,” reads NCSC’s blog post.

“Using hard-to-guess passwords is a strong first step and we recommend
combining three random but memorable words. Be creative and use words
memorable to you, so people can’t guess your password,” Dr. Ian Levy,
NCSC Technical Director, said.

“Given the growing global threat from cyber attacks, these findings
underline the importance of using strong passwords at home and at
work,” David Lidington, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and
Minister for the Cabinet Office, said.

Tips to Stay Safe

- Use a complex password, enforce strong password policy.
- Check the password regularly, Use two-factor authentication(2FA) for
vital sites like managing an account and Emails, make sure all the
passwords are unique.
- Change the Manufactures default Password that gadgets are issued
before they are conveyed to the IT Department.
- Configure using password Manager only for your less important
websites and accounts.