Ssn 2 Ep 3: Recognize This?

The 10 Most Common Passwords—Is Yours on this List?

 

In today’s episode, we have fun discussing the 10 most common passwords and safe (and unsafe) password practices. We take a look at how cyber-criminals hack unsecure passwords and review best practices for password safety.

 

Most Common Passwords: 2021 Latest Statistics

https://cybernews.com/best-password-managers/most-common-passwords/

1. 123456
2. 123456789
3. qwerty
4. password
5. 12345
6. qwerty123
7. 1q2w3e
8. 12345678
9. 111111
10. 1234567890

 

:46: How common is it for people to be using easy-to-guess, common passwords?

 

2:41: Let’s dive in to the top 10 passwords: sequential digits and patterns

 

5:41: Password safes—what they are and how to use them

 

9:01: Why is a password safe more secure than using your browser to remember your passwords?

 

9:09: The problem with browsers

 

10:16: How do you know if you’re running plugins or extensions—how do you locate those easily and disable them?

 

12:24: What about Chrome apps?

 

13:16: The most popular years that are used in passwords

 

13:52: Using significant years in your passwords and social engineering

 

14:25: Favorite name as a password, common sports, common cities, and the most popular cusswords

 

14:55: Password length—how using the most commonly used lengths can help hackers break in

 

16:00: What is brute force, and how exactly do hackers break in?

 

16:45: How long does it take to crack a 24-character password with today’s technology?

 

17:08: Online tools that test your password strength: DON’T USE THEM!

 

18:45: How often should you change your passwords?

 

19:00: Multi-factor authentication

 

19:37: In summary, best password practices reviewed

 

20:05: Other threats, phishing attacks, SIM swapping, and the use of authenticator apps.

 

 

Your hosts: Rex Nance and Penny O'Halloran of East Atlantic Security, LLC @ https://EastAtlanticSecurity.com/

 

Voiceover Artist: Paul Kadach at www.voices.com