By now it\u2019s pretty common knowledge that you don\u2019t use the word \u201cPassword\u201d as your password. Or 1234, etc. And, unless you\u2019re not very well versed in Internet culture, you already know not to use information that\u2019s readily available through your LiveJournal profile as a password to get into your bank account. But, low and behold, people continue to do so, because, wow, thinking of an actual password is just too hard.<\/p>\n
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So says Google, which we all know to be a respected voice when it comes to password security.<\/p>\n
The search giant allegedly conducted a study of 2,000 people recently in the hopes of learning how it is they come up with passwords. The findings revealed pretty much what we expect: people often choose passwords based on information that\u2019s accessible to most anyone who uses the Internet, like your pet\u2019s name (number one), or a family member\u2019s name (number three), or your favorite holiday (number 7).Halloween1234hehe<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Google provides ten of the most common passwords, and surprisingly the word password is number ten. Maybe people have learned a little. Or maybe they use the word password ironically as their password in an attempt to trick thieves. In any case, Google\u2019s data also revealed nearly 50 percent of people freely tell others what their password is. Like,Howdy, stranger, here is my password<\/i>. Three percent have no basic concept of security and merely write their password down on a post it and stick it to their monitor.<\/p>\n
Passwords are tricky, sure, and remembering all your different logins can be a challenge. But that\u2019s why services such as 1Password exist\u2014something you should take advantage of now if you haven\u2019t already. The ten most common passwords are below. If any of yours are on the no-no list, I suggest you change it immediately.<\/p>\n