Avoid These Embarrassingly Common Passwords in 2024

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Avoid These Embarrassingly Common Passwords in 2024
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A report by NordPass and NordStellar reveals that weak passwords remain a significant security issue, with '123456' being the most common password for both personal and corporate accounts. The analysis, based on a 2.5TB database from public sources, highlights that these passwords can be cracked in less than a second. The report emphasizes the importance of using strong, unique passwords and suggests using password managers to enhance security.

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