‘Password’ tops list of 25 worst web passwords

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The word ‘password’ has topped the list of the 25 worst web passwords people commonly choose while logging into sites, making them more vulnerable to hackers.

According to the list generated by SplashData, an American password management data application, other passwords making it to the list include ‘abc123’, ‘iloveyou’ and ‘monkey’.

“Hackers can easily break into many accounts just by repeatedly trying common passwords,” the Telegraph quoted Morgan Slain, SplashData’s chief executive as saying.

“Even though people are encouraged to select secure, strong passwords, many people continue to choose weak, easy-to-guess ones, placing themselves at risk from fraud and identity theft,” he added.

The 25 ‘worst’ internet passwords

Password

123456

12345678

qwerty

abc123

monkey

1234567

letmein

trustno1

dragon

baseball

111111

iloveyou

master

sunshine

Ashley

Bailey

passw0rd

shadow

123123

654321

superman

qazwsx

Michael

Football