On The Eve Of World Password Day, Nord Pass Published A List Of The Most Common Passwords In 2022. 

It should be said that 83% of users’ 20 most popular passwords can be cracked in less than a second.

World Password Day is approaching, and now the  NordPass website has published a list of the most popular and used passwords among users. Many of these passwords can be easily cracked in less than a second.

Most used passwords

In the following, we review 20 commonly used passwords from the perspective of NordPass. The list of these codes has been prepared in collaboration with independent cybersecurity researchers and evaluated with a 3 TB database.
This research includes more than 30 countries in the world, and in the meantime, Password is ranked first with 4,929,111 usage statistics by users.

1. password
2. 123456
3. 123456789
4. guest
5. qwerty
6. 12345678
7. 111111
8. 12345
9. col123456
10. 123123
11. 1234567
12. 1234
13. 1234567890
14. 000000
15. 555555
16. 666666
17. 123321
18. 7777777
19. 123

NordPass also recommends users ensure password security to avoid potential risks. We will review these recommendations below.

1. Use a long and complex password with at least 12 characters, uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
2. I am not using the same Password for different user accounts.
3. Check your accounts regularly to ensure access.
4. Use the new methods to check the strength of your Password.

It should be pointed out that using password management software can also solve many problems for users in this field.

Password Habits Differ Across Platforms

Recent data from NordPass highlights how password creation varies depending on the digital platform people use—your password habits might shift based on where you’re logging in.

NordPass points out that streaming service users tend to pick the weakest passwords, making it a breeze for cybercriminals to hijack accounts.

The Rise of Cybercrime

As the world becomes more digital, the odds of falling victim to online crime climb. NordPass notes that nearly 90% of web app attacks rely on stolen data, and 18% of items up for grabs on the dark web include passwords, emails, and account details.

Cyberattacks aren’t just growing in number—they’re getting more significant. In July 2024, a massive password leak dubbed RockYou24 set a record as the largest ever, with a user on a hacking forum releasing a staggering 10 billion unique passwords, according to Cybernews.

This leaves password reusers open to “credential stuffing,” where attackers snag valid username-password combos and test them across other accounts. “The RockYou2024 leak could fuel brute-force attacks, letting threat actors break into online accounts of anyone using passwords from that list,” warned Cybernews researchers.

The financial toll of cybercrime is skyrocketing, with Statista projecting costs could hit nearly $14 trillion by 2028.

How to Strengthen Your Passwords

You can check if your passwords have been exposed by visiting sites like HaveIBeenPwned—plug in your email to see if it’s tied to any breaches.

When crafting a new password, use a tricky mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. These take longer to crack compared to 2023’s top 20 weakest passwords. Aim for at least 12 characters—or even longer if you’re up for it.

It’s tempting to lean on personal details like a pet’s name or a memorable date, but that makes passwords easier to guess. Reusing the same Password across multiple sites is also a bad move—if one site gets hacked, all your accounts could be at risk.

Cybersecurity pros recommend refreshing your passwords every three months. “You might not even realize an account’s password has been compromised,” say experts at Kaspersky. “Switching it up regularly shrinks a hacker’s window to mess with your account and limits the damage they can do.”