The 10 Most Commonly Used Online Passwords
Posted by Craig Weekly on Tue, Aug 26, 2008
The IT department at TelExpress, where I work, often asks our employees to change our computer password for security
reasons. Just about the time I have my current password memorized, they
will email us requesting a new change. I am constantly try to think of
new clever passwords for myself and it seems never ending. But due to the
ever imposing hacker threats to corporations, this is an important step to take
in making sure your company database remains secure. Which made me start
thinking about password choices. I stumbled across this article while
reading one of our Telecom periodicals and found it amusing.
The Top 10 Most Commonly Used Online Passwords, according to
PC Magazine:
#10 Your First Name
#9 Blink182
#8 Password1
#7 MySpace1
#6 Monkey
#5 LetMeIn
#4 ABC123
#3 Qwerty
#2 123456
And the number 1 is……drum roll please:
Password