Even though experts have repeatedly stressed the significance of using a strong password, some individuals continue to neglect online identity security. Even now, many people continue to use bizarre passwords.
The length of time it takes for hackers to crack India’s most common passwords was shown in a recent NordPass report. Experts advise against using a password that consists of a straightforward sequence of numbers or letters.
The word “password” itself topped the list of the top 200 most common passwords in India. “googledummy,” which comes in at number ten. The Indian Express reported that guessing this password takes 23 minutes.
“123456” is the second-most commonly used password in the country. The password can be cracked in less than a second.
73% of the 200 most used passwords in 2022 remain the same as in 2021, according to the data. In addition, “the report stated that 83% of the passwords on this year’s list can be cracked in less than a second.”
According to a 2017 Statista report, India ranks fourth on the list of nations experiencing consumer loss. In spite of an increase in awareness of cybercrime over the past few years, it does not appear that sufficient effort and effort are being put into creating secure passwords.
“guest,” “iloveyou,” “qwerty,” and “111111” were other ridiculous passwords on the list that can be guessed in less than a second. According to reports, these passwords are widespread.
Strong passwords are critical because people who use the internet run a significant risk if their passwords are easy to guess. Hackers use tools and clever software to crack passwords, not just “guess” them.
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