These commonly used passwords are an open invitation for hackers- Change them NOW!

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NordPass' latest research reveals the most commonly used passwords worldwide, and unfortunately, many of these can be cracked in less than a second. Top Passwords in India The research found that Indian users tend to stick to easily memorable phrases like: Indya123 Abcd1234 Admin While these are easy to remember, they are also among the easiest to crack. Corporate Accounts at Risk The study also reveals that a significant number of corporate accounts are at risk, with default passwords like ‘newmember‘ or ‘admin‘ being commonly used. The Growing Threat Experts warn that nearly 78 per cent of the world’s most common passwords can be cracked in under a second, a significant rise from last year's 70 per cent.

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