Know About The 10 Most Common And Least 4-Digit PINS

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Cyber Attacks

Cyber attacks across the world are on the rise. A weak security pin can make devices more vulnerable to phishing and malware attacks. 

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Weak Passwords

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.

Weak Passwords

Most Common 4-digit PINs

'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. 

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Other Common PINs

0000, 1212, 7777, 1004, 2000, 4444, 2222, and 6969 are the other most commonly used passwords. 

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Least Common 4-digit PINs

8557, 8438, 9539, 7063, 6827, 0859, 6793, 0738, 6835 and 8093 are the least commonly used passwords. 

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Strong PIN

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

Strong PIN

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