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Cyber attacks across the world are on the rise. A weak security pin can make devices more vulnerable to phishing and malware attacks.
People use common PIN passwords to protect crucial information on their devices. Many people struggle to create complex pins and passwords and are therefore prone to create patterns that are easy to remember.
'1234' continues to be the most common code that occurs more often than all of the 4,200 least-common PINs combined. The second most frequently used passcode is '1111' which represents around 6 per cent of all PINs.
0000, 1212, 7777, 1004, 2000, 4444, 2222, and 6969 are the other most commonly used passwords.
8557, 8438, 9539, 7063, 6827, 0859, 6793, 0738, 6835 and 8093 are the least commonly used passwords.
It is vital to prioritise security when selecting a PIN to protect accounts and systems. A strong and unique PIN can reduce the risk of unauthorised access to sensitive information.
Compiled by Syed Muskan