'123456' is still top password worldwide after 10 years; Sin

'123456' is still top password worldwide after 10 years; Singapore fares better in password security


The Straits Times
More dangerous to use weak passwords like '123456' now because hacking speed has improved
The No. 2 password was three characters longer - "123456789" - while No. 3 was "qwerty".PHOTO: ST FILE
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