Let’s be honest—most people’s passwords are absolutely terrible. You know it. We know it. Your dog probably knows it. And unfortunately, cybercriminals know it too. If you’re still rocking “Password123” or your cat’s name with a “!” at the end, it’s time for a change.
The Hall of Shame: Worst Passwords of All Time
Here are real passwords leaked in data breaches:
- 123456
- qwerty
- iloveyou
- password1
- admin
If yours is even remotely close, go change it. We’ll wait.
How Bad Passwords Happen
- People hate remembering stuff.
- They reuse the same password across 12 logins.
- They don’t expect to be hacked (“We’re a small business, no one cares about us,” they say.)
- They think “adding a 1” makes it secure.
The Top 5 Offenders (Yes, One of Them Is Yours)
- Password123 – So bad it might as well be a welcome mat.
- [Name]2024! – Still predictable.
- CompanyName1 – Now you’ve exposed your business and your pattern.
- Welcome! – It’s not welcoming if it invites hackers in.
- NoPassword – Literally, no password. No comment.
The Real Risks of Weak Passwords
- Stolen customer data
- Compromised financial systems
- Account hijacking
- Regulatory fines (GDPR, anyone?)
- Reputational damage that hits harder than the breach itself
You Think You’re Clever, But You’re Not
“0rangeJu1ce!” isn’t secure just because you swapped letters for numbers. Hackers use massive password dictionaries and cracking tools that know all your tricks.
What Makes a Good Password (Without Losing Your Sanity)
- Long (at least 12 characters)
- Complex (letters, numbers, symbols)
- Random (not your birthday, pet, or favourite football team)
- Unique for every account
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Memory or Sticky Notes
Brains forget. Sticky notes get lost. Spreadsheets get emailed to the wrong person. None of these are security strategies. They’re lawsuits waiting to happen.
How 2FA Saves Your Digital Bacon
Even if someone does guess your password, two-factor authentication (2FA) stops them in their tracks:
- You get a phone prompt, app code, or browser alert.
- They can’t log in unless they’re also holding your phone.
- It turns your boring old login into a locked fortress.
Managing Passwords at Scale (Without Losing Control)
If you’re a business with more than two employees, password chaos is probably real. Who has access to what? Who shouldn’t? Who left the company and still knows the admin password?
The Fix: Secure Passwords, Two-Factor Authentication, and Centralised Control
Here’s the holy trinity of modern business login hygiene:
- Strong, randomised passwords
- Two-factor authentication everywhere
- A central portal to manage access and revoke it instantly
How Our Software Solves All of This for You
We provide a solution that:
- Generates and stores strong passwords automatically
- Enforces 2FA across browser and phone
- Gives you a central point of control to manage, assign, and revoke access
- Makes onboarding (and offboarding) secure and painless
- Gives your team access to what they need—nothing more
No more shared passwords. No more guessing games. No more “Who still has the Dropbox login?” Slack messages.
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Final Thoughts
Your password may be a joke—but your security shouldn’t be. Bad passwords are one of the easiest ways to lose everything. Luckily, fixing it is easier than you think. Especially when we’ve already built the solution for you.
FAQs
Q: Is 2FA really necessary? A: Yes. Even good passwords get leaked—2FA is your backup bodyguard.
Q: What happens if an employee leaves? A: With our platform, you can revoke all access in seconds.
Q: Can I use this across all our business apps? A: Absolutely. It integrates with common platforms, and we’ll help set it up.
Q: Isn’t this a pain for staff? A: Actually, it’s easier than remembering 20 passwords. Plus: less yelling.
Q: Will this make compliance easier? A: Yep—especially with GDPR and ISO 27001. Auditors love access logs and controls.
