Security experts (and yours truly) recommend unique, random passwords for this reason. Ideally, you want a mix of lowercase ...

Discover the dangers of common passwords in 2023, exposing vulnerabilities to cybercrime. Learn to fortify your online security with expert tips and password management.

Even in the wake of data hacks and security breaches, a study of 2 million leaked online passwords shows that people stick to simplicity–even as simple as the password “password.” ...

And if you see any of your passwords on this annual list of the 200 most common passwords, you're practically leaving the door open, too.

That's even more sophisticated compared to what password manager NordPass has found. In 2022, NordPass released its top 200 most common passwords list, crowning "password" as the top used.

The 25 worst passwords of 2018 list is out, including new bad passwords like “donald” and “princess,” and old favorites like “123456.” The company estimates 1 in 10 people have used at ...

If your password appears on this passwords list, you're an easy target for hackers. Stay safe online by avoiding these phrases at all costs.

SplashData has released the 2015 edition of its annual “Worst Passwords List” and, no surprise, '123456' and 'password' once again reign supreme.

One objection to using a password utility is that you could someday find yourself without your Mac (or iPhone) and in need of one of your passwords. What then? Wouldn’t it be better—just in ...