10 Password Choices That Prove You’re An Idiot

by Lee on August 17, 2009

in Password Security

If you wish to remain secure on the internet then picking strong and secure passwords is a good place to start.

Unfortunately, many people pick passwords that are far too easy to guess.

foolish passwords

Check out the following list of passwords -

  1. 123456
  2. pass
  3. password
  4. dragon
  5. computer
  6. letmein
  7. secret
  8. god
  9. wow
  10. qwerty

- if yours is on that list then you need help!!!

If you don’t wish to fall victim to a dictionary attack then please read this : 10 Tips For Creating Effective Passwords

Related Posts

  • How To Avoid Bad Password Mistakes
  • Secure Your Online Passwords With These 5 Tips
  • Why You Need To Explain To Your Employees How Improper Passwords Can Put The Company At Risk
  • Adopting Poor Password Security Is Like Laying All Your Cards On The Table
  • What Are My Courses Of Action If My Personal Details Have Been Lost Or Stolen?
  • How Can I Prove That I Am A Victim Of Identity Theft?
  • The New Microsoft Authentication Method – U Prove
  • Graham Cluley On Password Security
  • 10 Tips For Creating Effective Passwords
  • What Exactly Is A Password Manager?
  • { 1 trackback }

    Why You Need To Explain To Your Employees How Improper Passwords Can Put The Company At Risk
    January 31, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    { 6 comments… read them below or add one }

    1 Dionne August 18, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    I am an idiot as I was using #6 up until a minute ago when I read this.

    Reply

    2 Stuart August 17, 2009 at 10:35 am

    Oh and also where they use their date of birth. If someone is determined enough they can probably find out both of those online.

    Reply

    3 Stuart August 17, 2009 at 10:35 am

    Another good one is where people use their name as their password.

    Reply

    4 Lee August 17, 2009 at 10:37 am

    That is indeed another classic example Stuart.

    Reply

    5 Lee August 17, 2009 at 10:37 am

    Very true – I think some people would be shocked to learn how much information about them can be found easily on the internet.

    Reply

    6 Lee August 19, 2009 at 1:08 am

    ooops! At least you know better know.

    Reply

    Leave a Comment

    Previous post:

    Next post: