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It is a hacker’s dream. Even in the face of repeated warnings to protect online accounts, a new study reveals that “admin” is the most commonly used password in the UK.

The second most popular, “123456”, is also unlikely to keep hackers at bay.

It’s not just a problem here – Australians, Americans and Germans also use “admin” more than any other password when accessing websites, apps and logging in to their computers. Around the world, “123456” emerges as the most popular.

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[–] markz@suppo.fi 23 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Don't use shit passwords. Don't reuse passwords. Get a password manager. Use 2fa.

[–] not_me@piefed.social 7 points 1 day ago (2 children)
[–] deranger@sh.itjust.works 2 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

The more factors, the less secure. Each one you add is another potential exploitable authentication method. It’s only as secure as the least secure MFA method you add.

[–] jj4211@lemmy.world 1 points 17 hours ago

I mean, how many factors do you advocate for? Two is generally plenty as long as they are good ones.

E.g a passphrase protected ssh key is solid. Similarly protected passkey is good. A TOTP with password is... Not terrible I suppose... SMS would be pretty bad...

[–] HC4L@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Online or offline password manager?

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 2 points 13 hours ago

Either or as long as theyre stored encrypted and decrypted on device.