Sports clubs and TV shows among passwords easily guessed by hackers

By inputting names of prominent Irish celebrities, sports teams, and cultural content, the results showed that these seemingly "unique" choices were, in actuality, widespread and easily guessable by hackers. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA

New data from Cyber Skills has revealed that popular sports clubs, renowned radio personalities, and beloved TV programmes are among the most commonly used passwords online, making them prime targets for cybercriminals.

Utilising the HaveIBeenPwned website, which houses over 613 million passwords from hacked accounts, a study was conducted to assess the vulnerability of certain passwords.