Most Common Passwords In FL: Is Yours On The List?

FLORIDA — A new analysis revealed the most commonly used online passwords by Florida residents and others, and the results show security isn't exactly top of mind.

The analysis conducted by NordPass reviewed various publicly available sources, including those on the dark web, to determine which passwords were most commonly stolen by malware or exposed in data leaks. No personal data from internet users was included in the research.

Worldwide, the password “123456” claimed the title of the most commonly used password for the fifth time in six years. In the United States, the most commonly used password was "secret."

Here's a look at the top 20 most commonly used passwords in the United States:

1. secret
2. 123456
3. password
4. qwerty123
5. qwerty1
6. 123456789
7. password1
8. 12345678
9. 12345
10. abc123
11. qwerty
12. iloveyou
13. Password
14. baseball
15. 1234567
16. 111111
17. princess
18. football
19. monkey
20. sunshine

"After analyzing 6 years' worth of data, we can say there hasn't been much improvement in people's password habits," researchers at NordPass said. "So, despite many organizations' efforts to spread awareness, the problem is still as prevalent as ever."

According to NordPass, Florida residents should follow a few key steps to ensure their passwords are strong and their data is protected:

Create strong passwords

Your password should be at least 20 characters long and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special symbols. Steer clear of easily guessable information like birthdays, names or common words.

Review your passwords

Make sure to regularly check the health of your passwords. Identify any weak, old, or reused ones, and upgrade them to new, complex passwords for a safer online experience.

Use a password manager

Generate, store, and manage all your passwords to ensure they’re well-protected, difficult to crack and easily available when you need them.

Never reuse passwords

You should not use the same password for multiple sites or services. If one account is compromised, other accounts could be at risk.

See the full analysis of passwords at NordPass.com.