![]() ![]() For the data set used, 8068 is the “safest” password, used just 25 times out of 3.4 million.That would be 0.2 percent of the passwords if they were randomly distributed. ![]() 26.83 percent of passwords can be cracked using the top 20 combinations.Expanding a bit, 1234, 0000, and 1111, make up about 20 percent. You can crack more than 10 percent of random PINs by dialing in 1234.Data Genetics crunched the numbers (based on “released/exposed/discovered password tables and security breaches”) used in the graphic, and came up with some fascinating finds: That perfectly diagonal yellow line streaking across it shows the frequency of 1111, 2222, etc. The first two digits are on the horizontal end the second two on the vertical end. ![]() This infographic visualizes that idea by taking all of the possible combinations and mapping them based on frequency of use.Ī data set of 3.4 million pins was used. But, we have to stress this here, people are really bad at picking passwords. We know people default to bad passwords, whether for their computers or banking PINs. ![]()
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