Researchers claim that millions of people use passwords on their highly sensitive accounts that are easy to guess. 1,2,3,4,5,6 is one of the most used passwords, according to a study by the UK's National Cyber Security Center. |
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The research emphasizes that there are a large number of people who can get into big trouble due to lack of knowledge in cyber matters. The National Cyber Security Center said that for a reliable and secure password, people should combine three memorable words to create a password. For its first cyber survey, the National Cyber Security Center surveyed online accounts that have been exposed to cybercrime. They looked at how people used passwords for these accounts. At the top of the list was 1,2,3,4,5,6 which was used for 23 million accounts. The second most popular password was 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9. According to researchers, guessing this password is not a difficult task. The most commonly used passwords include qwerty and 111111. The most common password used in the UK is 'Ashley', followed by Michael, Daniel, Jessica and Charlie. Football fans also use passwords associated with Premier League teams, with Liverpool topping the list, followed by Chelsea. Ian Levy, technical director at the National Cyber Security Center, said it was easier to hack the accounts of people who use simple names or simple words in passwords. |
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To protect your sensitive data, don't use words or names that are easy to guess. It's like using the name of your favorite music band or artist in a password. What should a password look like? Research from the UK's National Cyber Security Center also asked people what they do to protect their accounts and what they fear. Research has shown that 42% of people are worried that their money may be stolen online. Only 15% of people were confident that they knew all the necessary steps to protect their account. Less than half of the people were using different and more secure passwords for their important email account. Cybersecurity experts create a database of hacked accounts. "The biggest and only option people have when it comes to online security is to choose a secure or strong password," he said. "By making people aware of which are the most used or weak passwords, we can prepare them for the choice of secure passwords," he said. The National Cyber Security Center is set to meet in the UK on April 24 and 25, before the survey is published. |
