1. Using Common Passwords Like “123456” or “Password”
Despite years of warnings, millions still use passwords like “123456”, “qwerty”, or even “password”. These are literally the first guesses hackers try in brute-force attacks. In 2024, “admin123” and “welcome1” were still among the top 10 most used.
Why? Because they’re easy to remember. But that convenience comes with a price—your data and identity. It takes less than a second for cracking tools to break these.
Fix: Use random combinations of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Better yet, use a password manager to generate strong, unique passwords.