NordPass a password management application/service has released a list of the most commonly used passwords for 2020. Some of the passwords can be seen below.
- 123456
- 123456789
- picture1
- password
- 12345678
- 111111
- 123123
- 12345
- 1234567890
- senha
- 1234567
- qwerty
- abc123
- Million2
- 000000
- 1234
- iloveyou
- aaron431
- password1
- qqww1122
- 123
- omgpop
- 123321
- 654321
- qwertyuiop
Passwords can become publicly available via various security breaches so it is imperative that you avoid password reuse. One password for everything you own could lead to a malicious actors causing massive trouble for you. Follow these guidelines when creating passwords to secure your data:
- Use a passphrase.
- Avoid password reuse.
- Use Multi-factor Authentication when possible.
For the complete list of most commonly used passwords visit:
https://nordpass.com/most-common-passwords-list/
Detailed information regarding passwords and other IT security topics are available on our IT Security website at: SecureIT.Fordham.edu or from our blog at itsecurity.blog.fordham.edu
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact IT Customer Care at (718) 817-3999 or via email to: HelpIT@fordham.edu.