You need to change your terrible password

Guess what the most commonly used password in 2015 was?
You need to change your terrible password

123456...

Yes really, there are people out there still using this most basic string of easily accessible numbers as a way to 'safeguard' some of their most precious information online. This string topped the list over 'password' which is also something that actual people use. The full list was compiled by tracking down leaked passwords from around the web in 2015 and putting them together in terms of popularity. Check out the top 25 below and if you're using any of them, go forth and fix it!

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