You might like a password that's easy to remember. A thief might like it, too, because it's easy to crack.

Answer:

Questions:

• What are some risks of using common passwords?
• What strategies can you use to create a strong password that is also easy to remember?
• Besides having a strong password, how else can you protect your financial information?
  

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Behind the numbers (NordPass):

"“123456” has once again claimed the title of the world’s worst password! In fact, during this our six-year study, it topped the charts as the most common password 5 out of 6 times. “Password” held this not-so-noble title just once.

If you check out the top 10 most common personal passwords and compare them to the corporate list, you’ll notice they’re nearly identical. This highlights that people tend to rely on the same weak passwords for both their personal and work lives."

About the Author

Kathryn Dawson

Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.