Commonly used and potentially dangerous passwords that users often encounter.

Remembering passwords isn't easy, especially if you use multiple different online accounts at the same time.

To lessen that "burden," many people have set extremely simple passwords that are easy to remember. This also means your account is not secure and can be taken over by hackers in a flash.

"Many users around the world still set online passwords that are too weak and can be cracked by hackers almost immediately," cybersecurity experts at Red9 (USA) warn.

Red9 has compiled a list of the 10 most common online passwords in the world today and advises anyone using such passwords to change them immediately:

Setting simple online account passwords can allow hackers to gain control in just seconds. (Illustrative image: GETTY)

1 - 123456

2 - 123456789

3 - qwerty

4 - password

5- 12345678

6 - 111111

7 - qwerty123

8 - 1q2w3e

9 - 1234567

10 – 1234567890

The group also pointed out that six-character passwords are the most common and also the most frequent targets of hackers.

"You should use random codes instead of getting hints from your favorite sports team or your birthday. Uppercase letters, symbols, and combinations of numbers can also make your password much stronger and more secure," the Red9 team emphasized.

The latest research from Red9 reminds online users worldwide to raise their awareness of password security to avoid unfortunate incidents.

"Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, while avoiding easily guessable information like names and birth dates, can significantly enhance the security of your account."

"Regularly updating your passwords and avoiding using the same password across multiple accounts also helps protect your accounts from potential threats," shared expert Mark Varnas, founder of Red9.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/nhung-mat-khau-hiem-hoa-ma-nguoi-dung-hay-mac-phai-196240210094050088.htm