1 February is Change Your Password Day - the ten most commonly used passwords
You've been struggling with the same code for what feels like an eternity. The same letter combinations and numbers characterise your accounts. They've never let you down. But you still don't feel quite so secure anymore? Then it's high time you changed your password today.
It's names, animals or places that you can remember. With numbers, it's usually a date that has characterised you for years - from birth to marriage to death, it's all there. Your codes, words and numbers have always worked everywhere. But you have the feeling that you are no longer really "safe" or alone? Don't worry, because today - on Change Your Password Day - the suffering is over. I'll show you which passwords you shouldn't use. [[image:11024215]]
Password Password
The simplest, most obvious and at the same time stupidest variant ever. Do not use! The only exception: your first name is "first name" and your surname is "surname". [[image:11023730]] My number 1 unfortunately only makes it to second place in 2017.
Payday
Numbers are cool. And relatively safe in the right combination. But I'm definitely not talking about your birthday. Wedding anniversaries or anniversaries are also no-goes. [[image:11023752]]
That girl ain't your friend
Yes, your girlfriend is cool too. (Otherwise she wouldn't be your friend.) But as a password, she's not cool. And dangerous. Very dangerous. So, hands off! (From the password, I mean.) [[image:11023985]]
Lassie, Rex and Barry
Does your pet regularly shit all over your house? Well, that's your loss. If you want to avoid the same mess on your accounts, quickly remove your four-legged friend's name from the list. Shit in, shit out. Bad karma and all that... you understand. [[image:11024213]]
Others know everything better
Finger off passwords that you get from others. And I'm not talking about your friends or your lawyer. I'm talking about IT supporters or machine-generated codes. Please change immediately, thank you. [[image:11024440]]
Love greetings from Moscow
Even though February is all about Valentine's Day, make sure you stay away from passwords like "iloveyou" or "ilikeyou". Not only are they extremely easy to crack, but they won't necessarily tell your flame that you like them. [[image:11025784]]
Letter(-number) soup
Somewhat safer: yes. The best solution: no. If you simply replace the letter "o" in the word "password" with a zero, you'll get a lot of laughter, but no additional security. The only zero is you. You don't believe me? I t0ld y0u s0... [[image:11026034]]
Oldie, but goldie
Don't recycle old passwords. But, if... no, just no! [[image:11026016]]
Sport is murder
This adage also applies to passwords. At most, Cristiano Ronaldo uses a password like "football" after having to practise too many headers in training. There may also have been a hit in the soft parts - no guarantee. [[image:11026657]]
You shall not pass!
Completely desperate people try to bring the PC to its knees with hypocritical advances. But: "letmein", "admin" or "login" not only allow you to easily access your data, but also the whole neighbourhood. You might want to delete the draft threatening letters, hate speech and spy pictures first. [[video:73049]]
What now?
In my (non-expert) opinion, a password with upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters makes the most sense. A colourful mix as a combination also helps - i.e. not number, number, letter, letter, special character. But don't forget: you still have to be able to remember the whole thing somehow!
PS: Dominik knows better - as always, actually. [[marketingpage:5548]]
PPS: digitec anyway. [[marketingpage:6589]]
When I'm not stuffing my face with sweets, you'll catch me running around in the gym hall. I’m a passionate floorball player and coach. On rainy days, I tinker with my homebuilt PCs, robots or other gadgets. Music is always my trusted companion. I also enjoy tackling hilly terrain on my road bike and criss-crossing the country on my cross-country skis.
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