Password security remains the best way to protect yourself online. Unfortunately, the average user doesn’t take it seriously, with 85% people admitting that they use the same password on more than one account. If you want to protect your business from password-related security breaches, you’re going to need a few tips and tricks, and this list of questionable password categories is a good place to start. Here are the top 20 most commonly hacked password categories, paired with the number of breached passwords that include the top 20 words/phrases in that category: Still, avoiding certain categories and adding nonsensical characters and numbers to your passwords can only do so much. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to make sure your company is secure from a password standpoint. For one, set up multi-factor authentication immediately. 99% of password-related hacks can be prevented with this simple, free feature, making it the most obvious choice for businesses. Additionally, you can also get a password manager. Whether it be for individual or business use, these platforms are incredibly secure, easy to use, and have virtual no risk when it comes to security and privacy. Take a look at our best password managers guide and check out some of our top providers in the table below.
