19 billion-plus passwords leaked online: Here are the most common ones

A Cybernews study analyzing 19 billion leaked passwords from recent data breaches reveals a concerning trend: 94% are reused or duplicated. Simple sequences like '123456' and common names remain prevalent, despite a slight increase in password complexity. This widespread reuse of weak passwords significantly elevates the risk of cyberattacks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger, unique passwords and two-factor authentication.

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