Worst Password in 2011

     Like a passport, we need a password to get into an online service whether it be social media, email or banking services. Using a strong password and unpredictable is a necessary condition that must-have if you want the data safe while surfing in cyberspace.

    But unfortunately, Internet users seem to never learn from burglary cases passwords which are prevalent on the internet lately. They (the Internet user-red) still use easily guessed passwords.

    Splash Data, developer of security software, try to generate a list of millions of passwords being stolen and posted online by hackers. The result is not surprising, the most commonly used passwords and also the worst include "password", "123456" and "qwerty".

Here is a list of 25 worst passwords in the year 2011, compiled by SplashData.
1. password
2. 123 456
3. 12345678
4. qwerty
5. ABC123
6. monkey
7. 1234567
8. letmein
9. trustno1
10. dragon
11. baseball
12. 111 111
13. iloveyou
14. master
15. sunshine
16. ashley
17. Bailey
18. passw0rd
19. shadow
20. 123 123
21. 654 321
22. superman
23. qazwsx
24. michael
25. football

In order to secure data, you should do the following precautions:

   First, create a strong password consisting of a combination of letters, numbers and symbols. If you are concerned will be hard to remember because it was too long, try using the words short phrases separated by an underscore (_), eg: not_use_password, sometimes a sentence is easier to remember than a long-wearing character.

Secondly, try not to use the same password for all the services you use on the internet. At the very least, use different passwords for several important activities such as online banking services and e-mail.

    Or, you could also use password management software, such as LastPass, RoboForm, eWallet, SplashID or KeePass. These programs can help you remember the password, even allows you to create a long and complex passwords that you may not be able to remember it.

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