Avoid Using These Common Passwords

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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.

  1. 123456
  2. 123456789
  3. picture1
  4. password
  5. 12345678
  6. 111111
  7. 123123
  8. 12345
  9. 1234567890
  10. senha
  11. 1234567
  12. qwerty
  13. abc123
  14. Million2
  15. 000000
  16. 1234
  17. iloveyou
  18. aaron431
  19. password1
  20. qqww1122
  21. 123
  22. omgpop
  23. 123321
  24. 654321
  25. 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:

  1. Use a passphrase.
  2. Avoid password reuse.
  3. 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.

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